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Make Ahead Dinner Rolls

Light and fluffy yeasted dinner rolls can be made in advance!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rising Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish, Thanksgiving recipe
Cuisine: American
Keyword: make ahead dinner rolls, make ahead dinner rolls for thanksgiving, yeasted dinner rolls
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 257kcal
Author: NicholeL

Equipment

  • mixer with a dough hook attachment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 packet active yeast
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 5 ½ tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Add the milk to a microwave safe measuring cup and heat for 30 seconds, until it reaches 110-115 degrees F. If it is above that, let it cool to that temperature.
    1 cup milk
  • Sprinkle the yeast packet on top of the milk and let proof for 5 minutes until the yeast looks bubbly.
    1 packet active yeast
  • Meanwhile, add flour, butter, sugar, eggs and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached. Mix until just combined.
    4 cups all purpose flour, 5 ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Once yeast has proofed, add the mixture to the stand mixer and mix on low speed until a dough forms, about 5-7 minutes. Dough should be smooth and elastic.
  • Grease a large bowl and place the dough inside, turning it over once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and form into a rectangle. Cut into 12 evenly sized pieces and roll into a ball, tucking the ends under to create a dinner roll shape.
  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Place the dough rolls inside.
  • Make Ahead: cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Let come to room temperature 90 minutes before baking.
  • Same Day: cover rolls and let rise for 1 more hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
    2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg