In reality it probably takes closer to 45 minutes from start to finish to make these rolls, but it’s totally worth it (most of that time is allowing the rolls to rest, anyway). I love the homemade fresh flavor of these rolls – they are so dense and doughy; and the best part is that because this recipe makes 12 large rolls, there are always left-overs! I make sure to save a few for breakfast…they’re so delicious when heated in the microwave, covered in butter & drizzled with honey. Mmm.
I know, I know, by this time you’re just begging to make these rolls instead of reading about how delectable they are…well get going!
Heat your oven to 400 degrees.
Add water, oil, yeast, and sugar to your mixer bowl and let sit for 10 – 15 minutes. Dry yeast is activated by warm water, and the sugar is what helps it grow (Google told me so) – so when the 15 minutes is over you should have a bowl full of a bubbly yeast mixture.
With your KitchenAid dough hook, stir in the salt, egg, and flour. Bread flour is the best option in this recipe because it gives the rolls a more fluffy, chewy, bread texture; however, all-purpose flour works well, too.
Mix with your hook until the ingredients are well-incorporated and the dough is soft and smooth. This process only takes a few minutes, and I always know it’s ready because the dough will cling to the hook in one large ball.
Split the dough into 12 uniform rolls and place in a greased 9×13 pan. Allow the rolls to rest for 10 minutes. I find it’s best to let them sit over the warming oven.
Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- 1 C. + 2 Tbsp. Warm Water
- 1/3 C. Vegetable or Canola Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 C. Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 Egg
- 3 1/2 C. Bread Flour (all-purpose works in a pinch)
- Heat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Add water, oil, yeast, and sugar to your mixer bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- With your KitchenAid dough hook, mix in the salt, egg, and flour. Stir with your hook until the ingredients are well-incorporated and the dough is soft and smooth.
- Split the dough into 12 uniform rolls and place in a greased 9×13 pan. Rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
The first time I served these rolls was for Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit. These are definitely a family favorite, and I plan on serving them every holiday (and any other time I have an excuse to make rolls)!
Leigh Anne @Yourhomebasedmom says
So glad you liked the rolls. They are a frequent visitor at our house!
Sam says
They are the BEST! :-)
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
Those look so fluffy and yummy! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!
Nicole says
Now I’m officially starving. These look soooo good. Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches. I will definitely be making these SOON.
Noelle says
okay, bread recipes are the bain of my existence. but this recipe gives me faith that I can actually have success! adorable blog. I found you from the sundae scoop link up. thanks for sharing :)
Winnie says
Fabulous buns :)
They look soft and fluffy – perfect texture
Kaylee @ Couponing & Cooking says
I am in the middle of a “homemade bread challenge” and I would love for you to share these at Mealtume Monday!
Kaylee
http://www.couponingncooking.com
Sam says
Linked up! {and I’m planning on checking out all of those other delicious recipes!}
Kayla says
Oh my goodness! I’ve just sent this link to my hubby. He LOVES making bread but we can only usually do it on the weekends sine it takes FOREVER. With this though, we might be able to try it during the week! Thanks so much for sharing! If you have a minute, I’d love for you to link up to Sweet Sharing Monday – http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-17/
Sam says
Linked up! Let me know what you think!
Julie says
Yummy! I’m a bread lover too! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!
Brandi Scardina says
I am making these right now for the second time, thanks so much for the recipe they are really yummy and I love that its all ingredients I already had on hand. Great for this week when we are really on a tight budget
Sam says
I’m so glad you like them! I might make some tonight now that you’ve made me think of them! :-)
trish says
I just made these and they turned out so nicely!! My husband is vegan, so I used a flax egg instead of real egg (1 tablespoon flax+ 3 tablespoons boiling water, whisked until gelatinous). Worked perfectly! Thank you so much.
Sam says
I’m glad you enjoyed!