30 Minute Dinner Rolls

These 30 minute dinner rolls bake up soft, fluffy and golden brown using simple ingredients and a quick mixing method for fresh bread in under an hour.

You may also enjoy cheddar chive dinner rolls, French bread rolls, beginner’s sourdough bread, homemade yeast rolls, and Irish soda bread.

Why You’ll Love It           

Fast and easy: Fresh bread in just 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes resting time.
Soft texture: Light, fluffy rolls that stay tender even after cooling.
One bowl recipe: Minimal cleanup with simple ingredients.
Versatile flavor: Enjoy them plain or brush with herbs and butter.

30 Minute Easy Dinner Rolls Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Rapid rise yeast: Speeds up the dough’s rising time. Active dry yeast would work too, although you wouldn’t be able to make the bread in just half an hour that way.
Granulated white sugar: Feeds the yeast and adds slight sweetness.
Warm water: Activates the yeast for a good rise.
Olive oil: Keeps the rolls soft and moist.
Salt: Balances flavor and keeps yeast activity in check.
Egg: Enriches the dough for tender texture.
All purpose flour: Forms the structure of the rolls.

How to Make 30 Minute Rolls

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Activate yeast: Combine yeast, sugar, warm water and oil, then let it bloom.
Mix base dough: Add salt, egg and some of the flour, mix until combined.
Add remaining flour: Knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
Shape and rest: Divide dough into balls, place in the dish and let them rest briefly.
Bake: Bake until golden brown, then brush with butter if desired.

Substitutions and Variations

Dairy-free: Skip the butter topping or use a plant-based alternative.
Herb rolls: Add dried rosemary, thyme or tarragon to the dough.
Parsley garlic rolls: Mix minced fresh parsley and minced garlic into the melted butter before brushing the tops of the homemade rolls.
Butter swap: Replace olive oil with melted butter for richer flavor.
Gluten-free option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of wheat flour.
Try bread flour: As bread flour has more protein than all purpose flour, it will form more gluten which means more “chew”. You may also need to add more water to the recipe. If you want your rolls soft and tender, use all purpose flour. If you prefer then more chewy, try bread flour (or use some of each).

Serving Suggestions

With butter: Spread softened butter over the rolls, perhaps homemade cinnamon butter or honey butter.
With a stew or soup: Pair them with lentil soup, a hearty chili or a tasty lamb stew.
For sandwiches: Rotisserie chicken salad, pimento cheese or fried chicken would be a great filling for homemade dinner rolls.

How to Store Quick Dinner Rolls

Store: Keep in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Wrap cooled rolls and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw: Bring to room temperature before reheating or serving.
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 300°F for 5 to 7 minutes or microwave for 15 to 25 seconds, until heated through.