No knead Bread rolls recipe - Soft No Knead Dinner Rolls (VIDEO) (2024)

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These no-knead bread rolls require no kneading, no special equipment all you have to do is just stir the ingredients together, let it sit for some time, and then bake it!. It’s truly a no-fuss recipe.

No-knead Dinner rolls

Nothing whets the appetite like the enticing smell of a Yeast Bread baking in the Oven. It also delivers a quintessential home-baking experience.

The truth is, the whole process of making bread gives me joy, I love getting my hands floury and sticky and being rewarded with a deep satisfaction of serving my family and friends with a piping hot bread.

How To make No-knead dinner rolls

Thisno-knead bread rollsrecipe is a success. This is not an exaggeration. These rolls are super soft, not complicated to make, and no fancy ingredients required.

All you have to do is to:

  1. proof the yeast
  2. Pour all the ingredients into a large bowl, including the proofed yeast.
  3. Mix to form the dough – This will be a wet and sticky dough. It’s okay don’t be tempted to add extra flour.
  4. Proof in awarm placefor 1 hour.
  5. Shape it, proof for 30 more minutes, and bake.

This no-kneadbread recipe is a gentle introduction to bread making for beginners. It will make you have a gentle entrance into the world of baking and before you know it, you will start makingbread loaves,pizza, Hot cross buns, and more.

This recipe has been updated.

After making these rolls multiple times, I have updated the recipe a little bit to reflect some changes I’ve made for better results.

  • In the video, I used dry milk, but I have updated the recipe to whole milk. 1% and 2% milk can also be used if that is what you have at hand.
  • You can use either active dry yeast or instant yeast. It doesn’t really matter the type of yeast you use. The rolls will still turn out awesome. If using active dry yeast, it’s best to proof it for best results. You may skip the proofing process if using instant yeast as long as you are sure your yeast is still alive.

Watch the detailed recipe of my no-knead bread rolls

Just a little science about the no-knead dinner rolls

No-knead bread is not a rocket science. Creating a wet, loose dough is the basis for these no-knead bread rolls, in that way, the gluten becomes mobile and naturally align themselves – another science :). You cannot knead this wet dough, even if you try you will end up creating a mess. Wet dough creates a tender and moist bread.

Most of the protein in wheatis gluten and this gluten is what allows the dough trap the carbon dioxideproduced by the yeast. In other words, it is the gluten that enables the dough to rise. Without this gluten, the dough will not rise.

There are 2 types of flour that arecommonly used for baking bread:

  • The all-purposeflour: This is more popular in households because it has lesser gluten content in it and it is suitable for most baking and food such as pies.
  • The Bread Flour: This flour is the one designed for yeast bread. It has a high protein content in which the yeast can work on to give you a beautiful andgreat tasting loaf

Of course, cake flour and self-rising flourhas nothing to do with this list because it is too low in protein. Stay away from cake flour in Breadmaking!

The explanationabove shows the reason why I always use Bread flour for all my bread recipes. This is not to say that all-purpose flour will not work, but it is clear that the bread flour will yield a better result. I use unbleached bread flour to be precise just to avoid any of the chemicals that come with the bleachedflour.

These quick, soft no-knead dinner rolls can be eaten as breakfast or coffee time treats, brunch, a perfect snack between lunch and dinner, it also makes a good mealtime accompaniment.

You may also like these bread recipes:

  • Raisin Bread Rolls
  • Sweet soft bread loaf
  • Easy dinner rolls
  • Sweet Milk Bread
  • No-Knead French Bread
  • No-knead Garlic Knots
  • Chicken stuffed Bread Loaf
  • Dutch oven crusty bread
  • No-knead Focaccia Bread

What’s better than a freshly baked piping hot bread? The smell while it’s baking, the yummy goodness of warm buttered bread, the tasty delights when dipping, the crunchy texture when toasted, the golden medley of a melted sandwich.

Do you now feel in the mood for baking of Bread? You can also try thisNo-knead crusty French bread, Sweet White Bread, Fresh Dinner Rolls, or Garlic Knots. Happy Baking!

Notes:

  1. The Dough that is formed will be very wet and sticky don’t be tempted to add more flour. A dense dough will not work for this recipe.
  2. You can form your rolls in a couple of ways: I like to just cut out the size I need per time and tightly roll it into a ball; You can also turn the dough to a well-floured surface and cut out the number of rolls you want and begin to shape each into balls.
  3. Brush the surface of the dough with some melted butter or Egg wash (1Egg + 2 Tbsp water whisked together). This will enable the Bread rolls to come out golden brown once it’s baked.
  4. I made 24 mini rolls in a 15 by 10 baking pan but this will make 12 regular rolls in a 13 by 9 baking pan.
  5. Brush the surface of the rolls with butter to soften the crust.

No knead Bread rolls recipe - Soft No Knead Dinner Rolls (VIDEO) (8)

No-knead Bread rolls recipe – How to Make Bread Rolls without a mixer

No-knead Bread Rolls: Nothing whets the appetitelike the enticing smell of a Yeast Bread baking in the Oven. It also delivers a quintessential home-baking experience.

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Course: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine: American, Global

Keyword: dinner rolls, homemade, no knead bread rolls, soft dinner rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Rolls

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Lola Osinkolu

Ingredients

  • Cups Bread Flour
  • 4 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Yeast
  • 2 Teaspoons Sugar for proofing the Yeast
  • Cups Warm Milk or powdered milk (6tbsp powdered milk + water)
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter Melted
  • 2 Eggs

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Instructions

  • Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk and leave it for about 5 minutes until it froths. (The temperature of the milk should be between 95°Fand 115°F).

  • Add the eggs and the melted butter inside the proofed yeast. Whisk together and set aside.

  • Combine all the dry ingredients - Flour, Sugar, and Salt. Set aside.

  • Mix the wet ingredients together with the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon until a wet and sticky dough is formed.

  • Cover the dough with a lid or a plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to rise for 11/2 hours.

  • After the dough has risen, punch it down to remove the trapped air and start forming your rolls.

  • Rub the baking pan with some butter and sprinkle a generous amount of flour over it then tip the pan all around, and make sure the flour sticks to all the sides of the Pan. Pour out any excess flour.

  • Carefully arrange the dinner rolls inside the prepared pan and brush it with melted butter.

  • Leave it to proof again for another 30 minutes.

  • Brush with the egg wash and bake in a 350°F degrees preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Brush the surface once again with some butter to give it a soft crust.

  • Allow to cool for few minutes before serving – if you can wait :). Enjoy!

Notes

  1. If you are using whole Milk, you will use 1-1/2 cups of whole milk. Simply proof the Yeast in warm Milk and all the other steps remain the same.
  1. If you are using instant yeast, you may skip the proofing process as long as you are sure the yeast is active.
  2. The Dough that is formed will be very wet and sticky don’t be tempted to add more flour. A dense dough will not work for this recipe.
  3. You can form your rolls in a couple of ways: I like to just cut out the size I need per time and tightly roll it into a ball; You can also turn the dough to a well-floured surface and cut out the number of rolls you want and begin to shape each into balls.
  4. Brush the surface of the dough with some melted butter or Egg wash (1Egg + 2 Tbsp water whisked together). This will enable the Bread rolls to come out golden brown once it’s baked.
  5. I made 24 mini rolls in a 15 by 10 baking pan but this will make 12 regular rolls in a 13 by 9 baking pan.
  6. Brush the surface of the rolls with butter to soften the crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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No knead Bread rolls recipe - Soft No Knead Dinner Rolls (VIDEO) (2024)

FAQs

How to soften dinner rolls? ›

Cover the rolls with a slightly damp, clean kitchen towel. Wrap the entire plate in a dry tea towel. Microwave until just warmed through, 30 to 45 seconds. The rolls should not be piping hot, or they will turn tough and chewy as they cool.

Why aren't my dinner rolls soft? ›

Too much flour, or not the right kind, could be to blame. Dough made only from flour with a high or even average amount of protein (like bread flour or all-purpose flour) can become tough from overmixing. Protein gives bread structure in the form of gluten—the more you mix and move the dough, the more gluten you get.

How do you keep dinner rolls from getting hard? ›

Stay fresh: Both the fat from the milk and butter preserve the freshness of these soft dinner rolls and keeps them soft for a days. The fat keeps the rolls from drying out!

How to make bread softer? ›

To soften a stale loaf of bread, you need to heat it so that the starches will reabsorb the water. The thing to know is that this reabsorption starts to happen at about 131 F and continues up to around 185 F. The point is, you need a relatively low temperature to do it properly.

How to keep homemade rolls soft? ›

Wrap The Bread To Keep It Fresh

It is important to wrap your rolls or buns inside of foil or a plastic storage bag. If you use foil, make sure it completely encases the bread you are storing as any exposed portions will be subject to drying or mold.

What is the difference between a soft roll and a dinner roll? ›

Soft rolls and hard rolls are yeast breads, but quick breads are chemically raised doughs (with baking powder or baking soda). Soft rolls would be dinner rolls or sandwich buns which are usually enriched with dairy, butter or some other fat, and normally are sweetened to some degree.

What ingredient makes bread more fluffy? ›

Starch helps the dough by trapping the gas from the yeast in the dough and makes the bubbles stronger. This helps the bread to rise and be lighter and fluffier.

How to make bread rolls less dense? ›

Simply put, you have to control the temperature of the bread. Allowing ample time for your bread dough to rise and the yeast to form will create the holes in the bread that give it a lighter texture. Letting your dough get puffy and grow before it goes into the oven is critical.

Why are my homemade dinner rolls dense? ›

Rolls that are not light and fluffy can be the result of using too much flour (not measuring the flour correctly, as we mention above), or not using the type of flour your recipe calls for. Another reason for dense tough rolls is overmixing, which will produce too much gluten.

How to keep rolls soft overnight? ›

Always remove rolls from the pan immediately after baking to prevent moisture buildup that can cause sogginess. Once cooled, place in an air tight container or ziplock bag. Our products don't contain preservatives that extend baked shelf life.

Why are my homemade dinner rolls dry? ›

Too much flour makes dough too stiff to rise properly, creating a dry texture. A range of flour is always given in yeast bread recipes because flours vary in moisture content, reacting in different ways depending on the time of year, weather conditions, etc. Be careful measuring flour.

Does using milk instead of water make bread softer? ›

It adds nutritional value to baked goods. Mainly protein, calcium, and vitamin B12 which are all necessary for a heathy diet. But we don't only look for the nutritional benefits when using milk in our bread dough. The fat and lactose in milk help with tenderizing the crumb of the bread making it softer and sweeter.

What additives make bread softer? ›

What can be added when baking bread to keep it soft for a longer period? Egg, milk, and sugar are common additions to bread dough to extend its shelf life. They can be used alone or in combination. Another addition is potato flour, mixed with the wheat flour.

What is the best flour for soft bread? ›

AP flour can be used in the making of rich or enriched breads such as soft rolls, or brioche,” says Chef Stephen, which are meant to be softer in nature, rather than crusty.

How to warm up store-bought dinner rolls? ›

Warm rolls are always the best and your leftovers don't have to be eaten cold! Simply wrap rolls in foil and place in a 350º oven for 5-7 minutes.

Why are my rolls dense and hard? ›

There may be several reasons for a dense, cake like texture in bread. It may indicate the kneading wasn't enough for the gluten to develop properly, or the dough was proved for too short a time or the dough may have been too dry. It is also worth checking the flour you used.

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