Grandma Rita’s Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls
These soft, fluffy yeast rolls are enriched with milk and butter, with a gentle sweetness from white sugar and a lightly salted finish. Their tender, buttery character makes them a welcoming addition to holiday dinners, family meals, or a warm breakfast spread, and they are especially appealing when served fresh from the oven.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma Rita’s Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour milk into a measuring cup and heat in the microwave until it starts to boil and climb the sides, about 1 minute. Add butter, sugar, and salt to the scalded milk; set aside to cool until it falls below 110 degrees F (45 degrees C).
- 2
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Pour the milk mixture into the yeast mixture; add bread flour and egg. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add the remaining flour, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the dough is smooth and slightly tacky.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a sheet of flour-dusted waxed paper and knead lightly to bring it together; shape it into a ball. Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into thirds. Break each third into evenly sized balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Cover the balls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 147.71 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.61 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 23.87 g 9%
- Total Fat 3.16 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.93 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.27 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 14.8 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.22 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 15.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 26.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.9 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grandma Rita's Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls is made with 9 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, and Butter. Each serving provides about 147.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma Rita’s Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, Butter, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma Rita’s Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 147.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma Rita’s Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Grandma Rita’s Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls healthy?
- Grandma Rita’s Pillowy Butter Dinner Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 147.71 calories and 4.61 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.93 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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