Easy No Knead Dinner Rolls
Last Updated on January 20, 2024 by Allison Lancaster
There is nothing better than a soft and buttery dinner roll that just came out of the oven. These homemade No Knead Dinner Rolls are easy to make and perfect to add to almost any meal! This recipe will show you how you can make dinner rolls in under an hour.
No Knead Dinner Rolls Recipe
I have to say, thinking about making any kind of homemade bread sounds exhausting. Thinking about the ingredients and proofing time to baking times sounds exhausting. But then… I made these easy homemade dinner rolls.
From beginning to end, this easy dinner roll recipe takes just around an hour. Anyone can make these rolls! Enjoy these made-from-scratch rolls that melt in your mouth as soon as you take them out of the oven.
How to serve dinner rolls?
Enjoy these super soft and fluffy no knead dinner rolls with our favorite soups like Minestrone Soup or Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup. They also pair nicely with Slow Cooker Engagement Chicken Recipe with Gravy.
Why I love making No Knead Dinner Rolls:
1. They only need a few ingredients for this easy recipe.
2. They are so simple to make, and you don’t need any special equipment.
3. They’re perfect to add to almost every meal or on their own.
How Do I Store Dinner Rolls?
While I love to eat these no-knead rolls as soon as I take them out of the oven. There is nothing better than a homemade warm dinner roll with butter on it. However, if you have leftovers, there are a few ways to store them to enjoy the next day.
Storing leftover no knead dinner rolls is super easy. All you’ll need is a Ziplock or an airtight container. They can stay at room temperature on your counter for two to three days. If you want to throw them in the fridge, you can do that too. They will last for about a week.
Can I Freeze My No Knead Dinner Rolls?
You can definitely freeze your rolls and warm them up later.
Before placing them in a freezer bag, let them cool completely. You can keep them in your freezer for up to three months.
When you’re ready to eat them, place them on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven at 350 F for about 5 minutes.
How Can I Make My Rolls Gluten-Free?
You can, and it’s super easy. Just switch your flour to your favorite gluten-free flour, and that’s it.
Keep in mind that using gluten-free flour may make your rolls a little less fluffy than normal, but don’t worry, they’re still delicious!
Pro Tips:
- Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Many people don’t know how to properly measure flour, so you’re not alone! Instead of scooping the flour straight out of the package, spoon your flour from the container into your measuring cup. If you scoop it, you will end up with hard dinner rolls.
- I recommend using a ceramic or glass baking dish. I have found that metal baking pans allow your rolls to burn easier.
- Allow your dough to rise in a warm place. Don’t put your dough in the fridge as it will not proof properly.
No Knead Dinner Rolls Ingredients:
All-Purpose Flour: The main ingredient! You’re welcome to use any brand of flour you’d like. If you need to make this recipe gluten-free, feel free to use another kind of flour instead.
Active Dry Yeast: This ingredient allows your dough to rise. Make sure you grab active dry yeast and not instant dry yeast.
Water: You will need water to activate your yeast which starts the proofing process.
Butter: Who doesn’t love butter? You’ll add some to your rolls and brush some on top of them too!
Sugar: Adding a little bit of sugar adds sweetness to the rolls that pair perfectly with the salt and butter.
Salt: This ingredient brings out the delicious flavors of butter and sugar.
How to Make Soft No-Knead Dinner Rolls:
Mix:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the warm water and 2 tablespoons of melted butter, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the yeast and stir until yeast mixture has dissolved.
- With a wooden spoon or a stand mixer using the dough hook, beat in the flour, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until well blended.
Proof:
- Cover the bowl and allow it to rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.
Prep:
- Prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Punch the dinner roll dough down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
- Fold the dough into a rectangle and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece of dough into a ball and place the dough balls into the greased baking pan.
- Cover loosely and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- While the dough rises for the final time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Bake:
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush the homemade rolls with the remaining melted butter on the tops of the rolls and serve.
To make overnight: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate before the final rise. When ready to cook, allow the rolls to sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed.
No Knead Dinner Rolls
There is nothing better than a soft and buttery dinner roll that just came out of the oven. These homemade No Knead Dinner Rolls are easy to make and perfect to add to almost any meal! This recipe will show you how you can make dinner rolls in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- ⅓ cup PLUS 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 4 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the warm water, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the yeast and stir until dissolved.
- With a wood spoon or with a mixer using the dough hook, beat in the flour, scraping down as needed, until well blended.
- Cover the bowl and allow it to rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Punch the dough down and transfer to a lightly floured surface.
- Fold the dough into a rectangle and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each of the dough pieces into a ball and place into the greased baking pan.
- Cover loosely and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- While the dough rises for the final time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and serve.
Notes
To make overnight: Prior to final rise, cover the baking dish and refrigerate. When ready to cook, allow the rolls to sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed.
