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Life-Changing No-Knead Dinner Rolls

These Life-Changing No-Knead Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery with minimal effort and no kneading required. Perfect for any meal or occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (room temperature for dough; melted for brushing)
  • 3 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry yeast (see note 1)
  • 3 tablespoons honey divided
  • 1.5 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for shaping rolls
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • Baking pan or sheet
  • Plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. In your large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, 1 tablespoon of honey, and the yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of softened butter, the eggs, salt, and 4 ½ cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Using a wooden spoon or your stand mixer with a dough hook on low, mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface and turn the dough out. Divide it into 12 to 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball by folding the edges under and pinching the seams. Place the rolls into a greased baking pan, spaced slightly apart.
  5. Cover the rolls again and let them rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffy and nearly doubled.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the remaining melted butter and 2 tablespoons honey mixture.
  7. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use warm water at about 110°F (43°C) to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Brushing the rolls with melted butter and honey after baking gives them a shiny, flavorful finish.
  • For softer rolls, avoid adding too much flour when shaping the dough.
  • Freeze leftover rolls wrapped tightly for longer storage and reheat in the oven to refresh softness.
  • Substitute eggs with unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg for an egg-free version.