No Yeast Dinner Rolls Recipe - Ready To Eat In Under 30 Minutes (2024)

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It is no wonder why I love this No Yeast Dinner Rolls recipe so much. It is super easy to make with just 6 basic ingredients that you are more than likely already have in your kitchen.

In addition, because there is no yeast required, they can be baked and ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. No waiting for the yeast to activate. And more importantly, no waiting for the dough to rise before or after you form the dough balls.

It is exactly because of this reason that they have become my new go-to bread recipe. I even make these rolls on busy weeknights when I am serving a comfort food meal such as Crock Pot Beef Stew or my Instant Pot Chili.

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However, it has also become my favorite roll recipe to serve at our holiday meals. As much as I love making Texas Roadhouse Copycat Rolls and my No Knead Dinner Rolls, this recipe saves me so much precious time in the kitchen when I need it the most.

So this year, when you are thinking about what type of rolls that you will be serving or bringing to Thanksgiving, Christmas or even Easter dinner, be sure to consider this easy recipe.

No Yeast Dinner Rolls Recipe

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED

  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Baking powder
  • All-purpose flour

FOR THE TOPPING

  • Unsalted butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

The first step in making these No Yeast Dinner Rolls is to preheat the oven. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.

Silicone Baking Mat

*I absolutely love my Silicone Baking Mat. Although it took me a long time to purchase a set for my baking sheets, I would never go back to using Parchment paper again.

I have saved a ton of money not having to buy the disposable sheets of parchment paper. Not to mention, that I also feel better about using a reusable product, and not throwing the used parchment paper sheets away after they have been used.

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Prepare The Dough

Once you have the baking sheet lined, set it aside and begin to make the dough.

Gather a large mixing bowl and then add the melted unsalted butter, milk, sugar, salt and baking powder to the bowl. Whisk these ingredients together until incorporated.

Then gradually add in the all-purpose flour and stir it until a dough ball forms. If the No Yeast Dinner Roll dough seems too wet, add additional flour.

Do this by adding one additional tablespoon of flour at a time and mix well. Continue to add more until the dough no longer sticks to the side of the mixing bowl.

Once your dough ball is prepared, remove it from the bowl and place on a clean, and floured work surface.

Make The Rolls

Then divide the dough into 12-14 pieces. I find it is easiest to use a dough pastry scraper/cutter to first cut the dough in half. Then cut each half into 6 or 7 pieces.

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Once you have divided the dough into even sections, take one section and form it in the shape of a ball. Repeat until each one is formed.

Then place the No Yeast Dinner Rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to space them about 2 inches apart from each other to allow for expansion when cooking.

At this point, you could brush the tops with an egg wash mixture to make the rolls dark golden brown in color once baked. However, I prefer to skip this step and brush them with butter once they come out of the oven.

Place the baking sheet with the rolls in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes. They are done when the tops turn light golden brown in color.

Once they come out of the oven brush the tops with melted butter and serve warm with your favorite meal.

Enjoy! Mary

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Yield: 12 rolls

No Yeast Dinner Rolls

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Soft and pillowy dinner rolls that don't require any yeast. Best of all, they are ready to eat in 30 minutes or less!

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 2 Tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add the melted butter, milk, sugar, salt and baking powder together and whisk until incorporated. Gradually add in flour and stir until the dough forms. If the dough is too wet, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is no longer sticky.
  3. Divide dough into 12-14 pieces and roll into balls. Place onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown.Brush with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm

Notes

Optional: Prior to baking, brush the tops of the rolls with an egg wash if you want the rolls to be dark golden brown when baked.

Store cooled rolls in a covered container for up to 3 days.

Recipe provided by Make Your meals

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 190Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 374mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g

Nutritional Information is to be used as a general guideline only . Nutritional calculations will vary from the types and brands of the products used.

No Yeast Dinner Rolls Recipe - Ready To Eat In Under 30 Minutes (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for yeast in dinner rolls? ›

You can substitute yeast with equal parts lemon juice and baking soda. So if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of yeast, you can use half a teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of baking soda. Keep in mind that the bread will not need the typical proofing time and the dough will begin rising right away.

How long to bake precooked 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.

How long do you microwave yeast rolls? ›

Arrange rolls on a microwave-safe plate. 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.

What is the name of bread without yeast? ›

It's called Irish Soda Bread because it's made with baking soda instead of yeast. Because of this, it's more dense than your everyday white sandwich bread. Hearty and rustic are the words that come to mind, and it tastes kind of nutty from the wholemeal flour.

How can I make my bread lighter and fluffy? ›

Add Sugar

Adding sugar weakens the gluten structure, absorbs water, and eventually makes the bread lighter and softer. As a result, sugar improves the bread's taste, structure and texture. Yeast also eats up sugar to produce carbon dioxide, which raises the dough and makes bread fluffy.

Does letting bread rise longer make it fluffier? ›

Everyone wants light and fluffy bread loaves. The answer to getting light and fluffy bread is by letting the bread rise long enough.

Can I bake rolls at 350 instead of 375? ›

Small rolls won't take as long to bake as a loaf would. Most will take around 20 to 30 minutes to bake, depending on their size. You can usually stick with the temperature your original recipe calls for, but 350°F is a safe bet, too.

What are the ingredients in Sister Schubert's dinner yeast rolls? ›

Ingredients. Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Eggs, Salt, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Yeast, Mono And Di Glycerides, Whey.

How to make store-bought rolls better? ›

Before warming the store-bought rolls in the oven, brush them generously with melted butter. As the rolls warm, they'll soak some of that luscious flavor, making them extra moist and tender.

Should I brush yeast rolls before baking? ›

For the best finish, brush the tops of your dinner rolls with a wash to promote beautiful browning and add extra flavor. You can use an egg wash, melted butter, or full-fat milk. Egg wash is my go-to and gives the glossiest golden sheen.

How do you speed up yeast rolls? ›

How to help your dough rise faster
  1. Oven: Heat your oven to its lowest setting for a few minutes, then turn it off. ...
  2. Microwave: Heat 1 cup of water in your microwave for 2 minutes. ...
  3. Other: I've also risen bread on top of a warm oven, running dryer machine, and even on a chair set over a heater vent.
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Why did my yeast rolls turn out hard? ›

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.

Can you use vinegar instead of yeast for bread? ›

Vinegar, milk and baking soda mixed together helps the bread rise. Use one teaspoon of baking soda, half a teaspoon of vinegar and half a teaspoon of milk to replace two teaspoons of yeast. Lighter batters may have a slightly different texture, but you will still get a rise from the dough.

What is dough without yeast called? ›

Leavening means rising. So bread that doesn't rise through the agents of yeast or baking powder is unleavened bread. It's been made for eons. It is made from — you guessed it — flour and water.

What does yeast do in bread rolls? ›

Once reactivated, yeast begins feeding on the sugars in flour, and releases the carbon dioxide that makes bread rise (although at a much slower rate than baking powder or soda). Yeast also adds many of the distinctive flavors and aromas we associate with bread.

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