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Easy 90-Minute Rolls ~ super fluffy, delicious beginner yeast rolls, so easy to make even non-bakers can make them!
These are the easiest yeast rolls I’ve ever made and it’s not a stretch to say … anybody can make them. I know this because my husband has made them many times and he’s not a baker. In fact they hold a special place in my heart because in the early days of our whirlwind romance, my (now) husband prepared a fantastic dinner of steak, broccoli and these homemade rolls. I was impressed … and he was thrilled … because I helped clean up the kitchen!
An old family favorite for more than 30 years – Easy 90-Minute Rolls.
In December we’ll celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Where have the years gone? I dug out the 30+ year old original recipe and made them recently for my husband. I was thinking about easy homemade rolls for Thanksgiving so these came to mind. We had not made them in years but the recipe is still easy and delicious. Originally published by Fleischmann’s in a magazine, the recipe can now be found, slightly tweaked, on their blog BreadWorld. The name has been changed to Beginners Dinner Rolls and they still only take 90 minutes or so to make and bake.
Can’t you just smell these amazing rolls fresh from the oven?
Brushed with melted butter and served warm – who needs anything more?
Bake these easy 90-minute rolls in a cake pan.
Golden brown, light and fluffy with an amazing texture, these rolls are good enough to start a romance! The recipe calls for the rolls to be baked in an 8″ cake pan but next time I will try a 9″ instead. I will be proud and thrilled to serve these Easy 90-Minute Dinner Rolls on our Thanksgiving table.
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- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package Active Dry Yeast (1/4 ounce)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Mix 3/4 cup flour, sugar, salt and dry undissolved yeast together in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Combine the milk, water and butter in a 2-cup measure and microwave in short intervals until it reaches 110 (+-) degrees on an instant read thermometer. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the warm milk mixture to the flour. Increase the speed to medium and blend for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of flour and beat on medium-high for another two minutes. Add the remaining flour and replace the paddle attachment with the dough hook. Blend on low until the dough comes together and cleans the sides of the bowl. Add an additional tablespoon of flour if needed but do not exceed 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons. Knead for about 4-5 minutes until a soft, but slightly sticky dough is formed.
- Cover the bowl and place in a warm location to rest for 10 minutes.
- Lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch cake pan and set aside.
- Gently remove the dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured, clean work surface. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Place the balls into the prepared pan as you go. Cover the unbaked rolls with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and place in a warm location and let rise for 30 minutes or until almost doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Adapted from Fleischmann's Yeast Beginners Dinner Rolls Recipe
UPDATE: I tested freezing the rolls with very good results. Once the rolls are formed, place them in the pan then seal with plastic wrap and/or foil and place in the freezer. I removed the pan from the freezer on the morning I planned to bake and placed them in the refrigerator. One hour before baking, remove from the refrigerator and place in a warm location until doubled in size. Bake as directed.
If baking in a 9" cake pan, reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
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Parker House Rolls
So many recipes, so little time! I’m getting in the mood for the holidays and can’t wait to have my little family over for a (hopefully) wonderful meal. Family is the best! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Amanda says
I made these this morning for Thanksgiving dinner, and they’re delicious! 🙂 I’ve made a few loaves of bread previously, but these were my first rolls. Full disclosure: I doubled the recipe, doubled the salt, and I only had 2% milk on hand. I think that might’ve contributed to my dough being a little dry, so I drizzled in a teaspoon or two of warm milk to get it to bind together. I’m gonna say that means this recipe is foolproof. 😉 Next time I make them, I will reserve the last cup of flour and add it gradually instead of all at once.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for the great feedback Amanda. Humidity levels change with the seasons so sometimes I need more flour. I love the science of baking! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how these worked out for you. Have a great holiday season!
Maureen Kelley says
Thank you for these recipes, I was bread and roll maker, but in June my world turned upside down, my husband passed away unexpectedly and my house was destroyed by fire on the same day. I am trying to find some of my favorite recipes, and the fleischmann’s book was one of them
Tricia Buice says
Hi Maureen. I cannot tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. You will be in my prayers for sure. I can’t imagine what you are going through but pray you have plenty of support and family to see you through. Baking and cooking is very therapeutic for me and I hope it is for you, too. Take care of yourself and please let me know if you ever have questions about our recipes.
Val says
Hi there well the buns looked so easy to make, so I made them 3 times till I finally got it right. I guess 2 1/2 cups of flour made the dough to dry so only added 1/2 cup and the dough worked much better for me in my area so just have them resting now but it’s for sure an easy recipe i am sure they will be delicious I just held back 1/4 cup flour and that made the difference for me thanks again
Val
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for the feedback Val. Bread and rolls take a little practice but it’s not really hard once you get the hang of it. So glad you persevered and got a batch that made you happy! Warm rolls fresh from the oven can’t be beat! Thanks so much for letting us know. Depending on the humidity, etc. I can understand using less flour. Thanks again.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I made these for Thanksgiving and they turned out beautifully! Super simple and absolutely delicious!
Tricia Buice says
Me too Ashley – they are a little too easy to whip up whenever you need a roll! Thanks for stopping by and for letting me know you liked the recipe!
Betty says
I can smell these baking now! Homemade rolls on the table are a “must” for Thanksgiving. These look perfect, and easy too! 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Testing how they do after being frozen – so I’ll let you know soon. These will be devoured on our table!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
Oh Tricia — you make rolls look like the star of the meal — I think those photos are incredible. I grew up on rolls like this, I can just taste them! We used to make mini sandwiches with them, using all our Thanksgiving leftovers, yum 🙂 Thanks for a great recipe!!
Tricia Buice says
I am going to make these for Thanksgiving – mostly so I can make leftover turkey sandwiches – haha! Thank you – have a wonderful weekend.
Mandy says
Can’t beat home baked rolls and the smell of rolls in the oven is heavenly. I would have to make a double batch for my family.
Have a beautiful weekend Tricia.
🙂 Mandy xo
Tricia Buice says
I couldn’t agree more Mandy – These will be on our Thanksgiving table this year 🙂
[email protected] says
Homemade baked rolls are the best . Yours look absolutely fantastic .
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Gerlinde! Happy weekend!
Diane (Created by Diane) says
Oh how I love fresh baked rolls, I think I need to whip up a batch right now!
Tricia Buice says
Me too Diane – hope you love them as much as we do 🙂
Larry says
Easy and delicious is hard to beat – you made a nice mosaic in the pan.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Larry! Hope you are doing well.
Jackie says
Hi Tricia
Congratulations!!! Can this dough be made ahead and frozen.
Tricia Buice says
You read my mind Jackie! I am going to test making these ahead. I am going to form them into rolls and put them in a pan then freeze. I’ll let them defrost overnight then come to room temperature before baking. I’ll come back and update the results! Thanks for the great question because it will help with our Thanksgiving preparation 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Dom says
30 years! Congrats on that. And those rolls. They look so soft and golden. A bit like the marriage!!
Tricia Buice says
That is such a sweet thought Dom – thank you so much!
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
I can’t wait to try these! I think I would have married him too! Pinning for my benefit and maybe if Manservant gets lucky I’ll let him have one!
Tricia Buice says
Haha Abbe – they sure work hard before they hook you in!
[email protected]'s Recipes says
They look beautifully golden brown and soft. I bring some soup over and let’s lunch together, Tricia!!
Tricia Buice says
Come on over Angie 🙂
cheri says
Wow! 30 years that’s wonderful Trisha, I also wonder where has the time gone. These rolls sound perfect for Thanksgiving, especially for a novice baker.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Cheri – we have to put rolls on the Thanksgiving table!
Monique says
I love quick:) rolls…looking forward to making these…
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Monique – hope you have a lovely weekend.
Becky Green says
These rolls look SCRUMPTIOUS, Tricia! WOW!!!! Two cooks in one home! 😉 Everyone eats well then! I think these rolls WOULD BE GREAT for the holidays, even Easter! 😉 I’m drooling now! ;P Time DOES FLY when you’re having fun! 😉
Tricia Buice says
You are so SWEET Becky! Thank you and hope you have a terrific weekend.
Susan says
That is such a wonderful story! My husband asked me for dinner when we were dating also. He said he’d make spaghetti for me and I envisioned him preparing the sauce all day like my Italian girlfriend used to do. What a shock when I was treated to Chef Boyardee – LOL. These rolls look like perfection!
Tricia Buice says
So funny Susan – at least he made the effort 🙂 Maybe it was just to get you alone – gotta love our guys!
Monica says
Thank you so much for this, Tricia. I’ve just pinned this because this is the kind of recipe for me! I’m always thinking about making rolls and have never seen an “easier” recipe. They look sensational. Plus, happy upcoming anniversary! What a fantastic meal that must have been…and 30 years! I’m sure you will have a sensational celebration!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Monica!
Monica says
Hi Tricia – hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Just wanted to stop by and tell you I made these rolls – not in time for Thanksgiving but tonight to go with turkey noodle soup. The rolls were incredibly easy to make and came out delicious! We polished off 7 of them tonight…so good with some salted butter. : ) I made a mistake thinking I’d read you’d use an 8-inch pan next time. I realized my error too late but it worked just fine, though I think I know why you’d want to try the 9-inch.
Thank you so much for sharing this…I know I will make them again! The little one was chowing down on them and I told him I’d let you know how much he enjoyed them.
Tricia Buice says
How wonderful Monica! I made them too – a double batch all at the same time. They turned out great. Mixed them up the night before and rolled them into balls then refrigerated until an hour before baking. Soft and brown and they make the best leftover turkey sandwiches. Thank you so much for letting me know! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again!
Monica says
I will most definitely remember that tip…having freshly baked rolls for dinner cannot be beat! Thank you (and your husband) for this recipe again!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Absolutely perfect rolls! I love these kind of rolls for Thanksgiving, not just for dinner, but for leftover turkey/cranberry sandwiches 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Leftover turkey sandwiches with a touch of mayonnaise and pepper on a homemade roll – I am ready!