Soft Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe — Fluffy Yeast Rolls in 1 Hour

Easy Dinner Rolls are soft, buttery, and ready in one hour. These one-hour dinner rolls are perfect when you want fresh yeasted bread without spending hours in the kitchen.

These rolls are no-knead, low-effort, and exceptionally tender. If you need bread quickly—without long kneading sessions or extended rises—this is the recipe to use.

With only about 10 minutes of active prep, 30 minutes rising, and 20 minutes baking, these rolls come together fast. The result is fluffy, buttery rolls that make a great side for any meal, excellent sandwich rolls, and a lovely breakfast option.

Easy Dinner Rolls Ingredients

Evaporated milk – adds richness and flavor; you can substitute whole milk if preferred.

Instant yeast – for reliable rising. Active dry yeast can be used with a slightly longer proofing time.

Sugar – a touch of sweetness to feed the yeast and enhance flavor.

Salt – balances and rounds the taste.

Egg – adds richness and helps with color and structure.

Flour – all-purpose or bread flour both work well.

How To Make Easy Dinner Rolls

1. In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk (or warmed whole milk) with the instant yeast. Add sugar, salt, melted butter, and the egg, then whisk until combined.

2. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until the liquid is absorbed, then finish mixing by hand. The dough will be sticky—that’s normal.

3. Generously flour a work surface, transfer the dough, and fold it 2–3 times to make it easier to divide. Cut into 12 equal pieces: halve, then quarter each half, then cut each quarter into three pieces.

4. Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them in the dish.

5. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) during the last 5 minutes of rising.

6. Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the risen rolls for a glossy, golden finish.

7. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with a little extra melted butter if desired. Serve warm.

More Bread Recipes You Will Like

If you enjoy these one-hour dinner rolls, try other simple bread recipes such as easy sandwich bread, milk bread, or a softer sweet dinner roll for variety. For a show-stopping option consider challah-style rolls when you want an elevated presentation.

Happy baking!

Watch How To Make Easy Dinner Rolls

Watch a demonstration of these Easy Dinner Rolls in the video below for a visual guide on shaping and timing. The method shows how straightforward these rolls are and how quickly you can have fresh bread on the table.