Quick Yeast Rolls
Soft, fluffy yeast rolls with a light, tender crumb and a subtle yeasty flavor. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or as a side dish, these quick-rise rolls are easy to make and versatile, appealing to both novice bakers and experienced cooks seeking warm, homemade bread.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm milk in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, remaining milk, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, and beaten egg.
- Gradually add 1 cup of flour, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Place the dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease the top.
- Cover and let stand in a warm place free from drafts for 15 minutes.
- Punch down the dough; cover and let stand in a warm place free from drafts for another 15 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface; knead 3 to 4 times.
- Divide the dough into 24 pieces; shape each into a ball.
- Place the balls in two greased 9-inch square pans.
- Cover and let stand in a warm place free from drafts for 15 minutes.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).