Martha Stewart Dinner Rolls Recipe

This Martha Stewart Dinner Rolls Recipe is a soft and fluffy bread recipe, which uses whole milk and melted butter. It’s the perfect holiday side dish or everyday dinner roll, and it’s ready in about 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Martha Stewart Dinner Rolls Recipe Ingredients

• ¼ cup warm water (115°F)
• 2 packets (¼ ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm whole milk (115°F)
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for bowl and pans
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 3 large eggs
• 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface

How To Make Martha Stewart Dinner Rolls Recipe

1. Dissolve the yeast: Place warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and 2 eggs. Whisk in the yeast mixture. Reserve the remaining egg for brushing the rolls later.
3. Add flour: Using a wooden spoon, stir in 6 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft, shaggy dough forms. Add up to ½ cup more flour if the dough is very sticky.
4. Knead the dough: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. First rise: Butter a large bowl and place dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1¼ hours.
6. Shape the rolls: Butter two 13-by-9-inch baking pans. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 15-inch rope and cut into 15 equal pieces. Flatten each piece slightly, then roll into a smooth ball.
7. Second rise and egg wash: Arrange dough balls in prepared pans. Cover loosely and let rise until doubled, about 1¼ hours. Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat remaining egg and brush over the tops of the rolls.
8. Bake the rolls: Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to tell if yeast is active?
  The yeast mixture should look foamy after 5 minutes. If not, start over with fresh yeast.
• How to make rolls extra soft:
  Don’t add too much flour. Slightly sticky dough makes softer rolls.
• Can I make these ahead of time?
  Yes. Shape the rolls, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Let rise at room temperature before baking.
• Can these rolls be frozen?
  Unbaked rolls can be frozen after shaping. Thaw and allow to rise fully before baking.
• How to get evenly sized rolls?
  Use a kitchen scale or cut dough ropes carefully into equal pieces.

What To Serve With Dinner Rolls

These classic rolls pair well with:

• Roast chicken or turkey
• Beef roast or ham
• Soups and stews
• Holiday meals like Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner

How To Store Dinner Rolls

Refrigerate:
Store baked rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze:
Freeze baked rolls in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in a warm oven before serving.

Dinner Rolls Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~150
• Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Protein: 4g
• Sodium: 170mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?
Yes. Use the same amount and skip the proofing step, mixing it directly into the flour.

Why didn’t my rolls rise?
The yeast may have been expired, or the liquids may have been too hot or too cold.

Can I use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, but the rolls may be slightly chewier.

How do I reheat dinner rolls without drying them out?
Wrap them in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes.

Try More Recipes:

• Martha Stewart Deviled Eggs Recipe
• Martha Stewart Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
• Martha Stewart Irish Soda Bread Recipe