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High Rise Dinner Rolls

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High Rise Dinner Rolls bake up tall and fluffy with a tender crumb, thanks to buttermilk and a touch of potato flakes for extra softness. A blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour adds nutty depth, while buttery tops finish them off. Serve warm for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings when you want soft, pull-apart rolls that rise impressively.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves9
  • DifficultyMedium
High Rise Dinner Rolls
  1. 1

    Dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water in a small bowl; sprinkle yeast over the water.

  2. 2

    The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Let stand until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and potato flakes in a bowl; set aside.

  5. 5

    Combine buttermilk, 3 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, egg, and salt in a separate large bowl; add the yeast mixture, then add the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.

  6. 6

    Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Shape the dough into a ball, oil the surface with vegetable oil, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  8. 8

    Gently punch down the dough; divide it into 9 equal pieces.

  9. 9

    Shape the pieces into balls.

  10. 10

    Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish; place the dough balls in the prepared dish so they slightly touch.

  11. 11

    Brush the tops with about 1 tablespoon melted butter.

  12. 12

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap; let the dough balls rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 30 to 45 minutes.

  13. 13

    The balls should rise above the top of the dish and crowd each other.

  14. 14

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  15. 15

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

  16. 16

    Brush the tops of the hot rolls with about 1 tablespoon remaining melted butter; cool slightly, turn the rolls out of the dish, and pull them apart.

  17. 17

    Serve warm.