Fast Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls
Fast Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls are soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet, with a tender crumb that stays light and buttery. Their quick rise makes them perfect for busy weeknights yet special enough for holiday tables. Serve them warm to complement hearty mains, soups, or a comforting Sunday dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine hot water, sugar, and shortening in a large bowl, then let the mixture cool until lukewarm.
- 3
Stir in the yeast until it dissolves, then add the flour, egg, and salt and mix.
- 4
Cover the dough and let it rise until it doubles in size, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Grease 8 muffin cups, then divide the dough evenly among the prepared cups.
- 6
Let it rise again until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Serve warm and enjoy.
- Calories 183.52 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.02 g Moderate
- Carbs 37.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.99 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.12 g High
- Cholesterol 29.25 mg Moderate
- Sodium 24.98 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.13 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.06 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.25 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate
- Potassium 22.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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