If you love big, soft, and fluffy dinner rolls, you are in for a treat! These bread machine dinner rolls are not only super easy to make, but they are also buttery, warm, and melt-in-your-mouth good.
Watch my video below for a simple, step-by-step recipe for creating these delicious Buttery Soft Dinner Rolls using your bread machine. If you enjoy it, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more easy and tasty bread maker recipes!
Why You’ll Love These Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
There’s something so good about biting into soft, buttery bread machine dinner rolls. The best part? The bread machine does all the mixing and kneading—you just toss in the ingredients, press a button, and let it do all the work.
- Effortless: Let the bread machine knead and rise the dough.
- Soft & Fluffy: These rolls are light, pillowy, and perfect for any meal.
- Versatile: Serve them with soups, or just with some butter or jam.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Making big soft fluffy dinner rolls in a bread machine is easier than you think. You will only need these simple ingredients below, and let’s get baking!
- ¾ cup (175ml) lukewarm water
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 ½ tbsp (10g) powdered milk
- 3 tbsp (38g) sugar
- 1 ½ tsp (7g) kosher salt
- ½ tsp (2g) vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups (380g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp (5g) bread machine yeast
- 3 tbsp (42g) room-temperature butter (cut into cubes)
I like using bread machine yeast for this because you just add it in, and it gets to work right away. No mixing, no waiting, and the dough rises exactly like it should. (read more here)
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How to Make the Best Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
These bread machine dinner rolls are buttery, soft, and incredibly easy to make. Just follow these simple steps below, and you’ll have warm, golden rolls ready to serve!
Step 1: Add Ingredients to the Bread Machine
Pour the lukewarm water into the bread pan, then crack in the egg and give it a quick stir with a fork. Add the powdered milk, sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract—this combo adds flavor and richness to your dough.
Step 2: Add Flour and Yeast
Spoon the all-purpose flour into the pan, spreading it evenly. Make a small well in the center and add the bread machine yeast—this helps the yeast activate at the right time for the best rise.
Step 3: Add Butter and Start the Dough Cycle
Cut the butter into small cubes and scatter them around the edges of the flour. Place the bread pan in the machine, select the Dough setting, and let it mix, knead, and rise until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Tip: Let the bread machine do its job! Resist the urge to lift the lid too often during the kneading and rising process—this can affect how well the dough develops.
Step 4: Shape the Rolls
Take the dough out of the bread pan and place it on a clean surface. Shape it into a ball, then cut it into nine equal pieces and roll each one into a smooth, round ball.
Step 5: Arrange and Let the Dough Rise
Arrange the dough balls close together in a square baking pan. Brush the tops with melted butter, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for about 60 to 75 minutes or until they double in size.
Step 6: Bake Until Golden Brown
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 13–15 minutes or until golden brown and your kitchen smells absolutely amazing, like a bakery 🙂
Step 7: Serve Warm and Enjoy
Take the rolls out of the oven and brush them with a little more melted butter for extra flavor. Let them cool slightly before serving. These rolls are soft, buttery, and perfect for any meal!
Top Tip: Infuse with Garlic or Herbs. Melt some butter with minced garlic and brush it over the rolls after baking for a delicious garlic butter finish. You can also mix dried herbs like rosemary or thyme into the dough.
Related recipe: If you love soft, sweet bread, you have to try Kimbula Banis – A Traditional Sugar Buns Recipe. These Sri Lankan sugar buns have a golden crust, a hint of sweetness, and a wonderfully soft texture—perfect for a snack or breakfast!
Best Bread Machine Dinner Rolls Recipe
9
servings1
hour15
minutes15
minutes204
kcal1
hour30
minutesSoft, golden, and fresh from the oven. These bread machine dinner rolls come together with almost no effort, but they taste like they came from a bakery.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup (175ml) lukewarm water
1 large egg
1 ½ tablespoons (10g) powdered milk
3 tablespoons (38g) sugar
1 ½ teaspoon (7g) kosher salt
½ teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups (380g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoon (5g) bread machine yeast
3 tablespoons (42g) room temperature butter
Directions
- Add ¾ cup of lukewarm water and a lightly beaten egg to the bread pan.
- Add powdered milk, sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract to the bread pan.
- Add 380 grams of all-purpose flour to the bread pan and make a well in the center.
- Add bread machine yeast into the well in the flour.
- Place cubed butter around the edges of the flour in the bread pan.
- Secure the bread pan in the bread maker and select the dough setting.
- Once the dough is formed, shape it into a ball on a work surface.
- Divide the dough into nine equal pieces using a dough cutter.
- Shape each piece into a smooth, round dough ball.
- Place the dough balls into a 9 by 9-inch baking tray, close together.
- Brush the dough balls with melted butter and cover with a kitchen towel.
- Let the dough rise for 60 to 75 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
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Notes
- Use Bread Flour for Extra Softness: If you want an even softer and fluffier texture, swap out half or all of the all-purpose flour for bread flour. Bread flour has more protein, which helps create a chewier and lighter roll.
- Warm Your Baking Tray: Place the baking tray in a slightly warm spot while the dough rises. It helps the best then dough rise evenly and faster.
- Brush with Butter Twice: Brushing melted butter before baking adds flavor, but brushing again right out of the oven makes the big soft fluffy dinner rolls extra soft and golden.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the dough ahead of time, let it rise in the fridge overnight, and bake the next day for the fresh best dinner rolls recipe without much effort.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 9
- Calories: 204kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 5g
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What to Serve with Bread Machine Rolls with All-Purpose Flour
These warm, fluffy rolls go with just about anything. They’re perfect for dipping into soups, serving with butter or jam, or enjoying as a simple snack.
For breakfast, spread them with butter and jam, or use them for an egg and cheese sandwich. You can also turn them into mini sliders or serve them with roasted meats and veggies for a hearty dinner.
Turn Leftovers into Sweet Rolls. Slice the leftover rolls in half, spread them with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Toast them in a pan for a quick sweet treat!
No matter how you eat them, these rolls never last long. So go ahead and make extra—you won’t regret it!
How to Store Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
To keep these bread machine dinner rolls soft and fresh, store them in an airtight container or a resealable bag at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep them longer, wrap them tightly and freeze them for up to a month—just warm them up in the oven or microwave before serving!
More Bread Machine Recipes to Try
If you love these soft, fluffy rolls, you’ll enjoy trying more bread machine recipes. From classic white bread to sweet, seasonal favorites, there’s something for every craving.
Check out these must-try recipes:
- How To Make Fluffy White Bread In A Bread Machine-This fluffy white bread machine recipe is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It bakes up soft, light, and delicious every time, no matter what bread maker you use.
- This Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread Recipe Is My Autumn Baking Favorite!-This easy bread machine pumpkin bread is packed with warm spices and perfect for any time of year. The sweet, cozy smell of pumpkin and cinnamon makes the whole kitchen feel inviting.
- Bread Maker Fruit Loaf Recipe That is Perfectly Moist & Crumbly– This easy bread maker fruit loaf comes out moist, crumbly, and packed with flavor. Just add the ingredients, press start, and let the bread maker do the work!
These bread machine dinner rolls are one of my favorite things to bake. They’re simple, foolproof, and absolutely delicious. Give them a try, and let me know how they turn out!