No-Knead Dinner Rolls are the perfect easy homemade bread without all the work! These soft, fluffy rolls are perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dinner roll recipe? Look no further than this no-knead version! These rolls are so tender and buttery, your family will love them.
Best of all, there’s minimal hands-on time required, so you can spend more time with your loved ones. Give this recipe a try today!
If you love the taste of fresh, homemade dinner rolls like I do, but don’t have time to knead the dough – then this recipe is for you! These no-knead dinner rolls are easy to make and require no special equipment.
Just mix the ingredients together and let them rise. You can either bake the same day or let them rise overnight. In the morning, all you have to do is bake them in the oven. Serve them with your favorite meal and enjoy!
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store no-knead dinner rolls?
Store no-knead dinner rolls in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze no-knead dinner rolls?
Yes! No-knead dinner rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to wrap them tightly in a freezer-safe wrap or store them in a freezer-safe bag.
When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw the rolls at room temperature and then reheat them in a 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes. Serve warm!
Whether you’re serving them up for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, these No-Knead Dinner Rolls are sure to be a hit!
Can these be made ahead of time?
Yes – if you would like to streamline your holiday baking – these can easily be made the day before.
To make overnight: Prior to the final rise, cover the baking dish and refrigerate. When ready to cook, allow the rolls to sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed.
Ingredients for No-Knead Dinner Rolls
- water – warm – between 115-125 degrees
- butter – melted
- granulated sugar
- salt
- active dry yeast
- all-purpose flour
How long does it take to make no-knead dinner rolls?
These rolls come together in just a few simple steps and take less than two hours from start to finish. So if you’re looking for an easy dinner roll recipe, this is the one for you!
If you need a recipe that’s a bit faster, check out our 30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls and our One-Hour Dinner Rolls.
My dough didn’t rise, what happened?
Most of the time this means your water was either too hot or too cold. If it is too hot it will kill the yeast, too cold & it just won’t rise. I find that using a thermometer helps & bringing the water to 115-125 degrees is best.
What is the best yeast?
You can use rapid rise, premium, or whatever you have on hand. I buy my yeast in the bulk section of my store, so it’s not brand-name or anything fancy & it works just great.
How to Make No-Knead Dinner Rolls
- Working in a warm room, combine the warm water, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the yeast and stir until dissolved.
- With a wooden spoon or with a mixer using the dough hook, mix in the flour, scraping down as needed, until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and allow it to rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease it with cooking oil.
- Punch the dough down and transfer it to a lightly floured, smooth surface.
- Fold the dough into a rectangle and cut it into 12 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and place it into the prepared baking pan.
- Cover loosely and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- While the dough rises for the final time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and serve.
What are the benefits of making no-knead dinner rolls?
No-knead dinner rolls are a quick and easy way to make homemade dinner rolls without all the hassle. These rolls come together in just a few simple steps and are perfect for beginner bread makers.
What is the difference between regular bread dough and no-knead dough?
A regular dough is one that needs to be kneaded in order to form the gluten strands that give the dough its structure. A no-knead dough is one that doesn’t require this step for the dough to rise, making it a quicker and easier option.
No-knead dinner rolls are a great option for those who are short on time or don’t want to deal with the hassle of kneading dough.
These rolls are quick and easy to make, and they come out soft and fluffy every time. So if you’re looking for an effortless dinner roll recipe, give this one a try! You won’t be disappointed.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Please don’t reduce the sugar. The yeast needs the sugar to help it grow – that’s what makes the dough rise.
- Make sure you are properly measuring the flour. Don’t scoop packed flour from the bag. This will result in dense, overly dry rolls. Spoon and level the flour and then add more (a little at a time) if needed. You can always add more, you can’t take it away once it is added.
- Try using salted butter for more added flavor.
- Make sure you let the dough rise in a warm place. Because we live in north Idaho, I will often set the bowl near the woodstove, or wrap it with an electric blanket to keep the dough nice and warm. I have seen warming mats for making bread rolls on places like Amazon. I have found that the electric blanket works quite well and is a fraction of the cost.
- These can be made ahead and baked the next day.
- It is not necessary to line the baking pan with parchment paper prior to baking.
For the Best Results
- Try to make the dough balls uniform in size so that they are equal pieces and all bake evenly.
- I have not tried this with bread flour, so please let me know if you give that a try.
- This can be made in a large bowl – no stand mixer is required.
- I like to use Instant Yeast to make the dough extra springy.
- The warm water can be replaced with warm milk but please make sure it is still at optimal temperature. Anything above 125 degrees will kill the yeast and the dough will not rise. Please don’t use hot water. I recommend an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.
- Cool these easy yeast rolls on a cooling rack in the pan. Then transfer them to a bread basket for serving this easy dinner rolls recipe at your holiday table.
- To make sure these soft dinner rolls stay soft, store them in a freezer bag.
- If you end up with shaggy dough or sticky dough, add additional flour a little at a time.
- Don’t skip the rise time.
More Must-Try Dinner Rolls
- One-Hour Dinner Rolls
- 30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls
- One-Hour Brown Bread Dinner Rolls
- Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
- Cheesy Spinach Crescents
- Heavenly One-Hour Dinner Rolls
- Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
- Beer Bread Dinner Rolls
- One-Hour Disappearing Fat Rolls
- Texas Roadhouse Rolls
- Crazy Bread – Copycat Recipe
- Sour Cream Biscuits
Why are the rolls dry, not soft & fluffy when I pull them out of the oven?
Because ovens are hot & dry & suck the moisture out of everything. This is where the second coat of butter comes in.
Just brush a little bit of melted butter over the tops & let them cool a bit. This makes the rolls soft & squishy & everything you look for in a roll.
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No-Knead Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water warm – between 115-125 degrees
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet )
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Working in a warm room, combine the warm water, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the yeast and stir until dissolved.
- With a wooden spoon or with a mixer using the dough hook, mix in the flour, scraping down as needed, until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and allow it to rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease it with cooking oil.
- Punch the dough down and transfer it to a lightly floured, smooth surface.
- Fold the dough into a rectangle and cut it into 12 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and place it into the prepared baking pan.
- Cover loosely and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- While the dough rises for the final time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Joy says
I am baking these for our Canadian Thsnksgiving. Looks like the perfect recipe. I can’t see the size of baking dish. 9 x 9 or 9 x 13?
Gina Kleinworth says
Yes – 9×13. I have a link to the dish in the list of items I like to use in the post. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!