Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe – Just Like Grandma’s!

This easy homemade dinner rolls recipe makes light and delicious dinner rolls like grandma used to make that go well with virtually any meal!

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked bread filling the kitchen—and this easy homemade dinner rolls recipe is the perfect way to bring that warm, comforting aroma to your table! Light, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these dinner rolls are just like the ones Grandma used to make. Whether you’re serving a holiday feast, a Sunday roast, or a simple weeknight dinner, these rolls go perfectly with just about any meal.

Made with basic ingredients you already have in your kitchen, this recipe is inexpensive and easy to follow, even if you’ve never baked bread before. The dough is soft and workable, and the end result is a golden-brown batch of rolls that melt in your mouth—no fancy ingredients or bread machines required. You’ll end up with about 3 dozen rolls, so there’s plenty to share or freeze for later.

This recipe comes straight from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1, where we show you that homemade food from scratch doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. If you’re looking to lower your grocery bill while still putting warm, delicious meals on the table, this cookbook is packed with recipes just like this one—simple, satisfying, and made to stretch your dollar while serving delicious food to your family! And most of them take less than 10 minutes’ prep time!

Try these rolls once, and you’ll never want to buy store-bought again!

Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe

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This easy homemade dinner rolls recipe makes soft, fluffy rolls just like Grandma used to bake—perfectly golden and delicious with any meal!

• Author: Tawra

Ingredients

3 heaping Tbsp. shortening
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar, less 1 Tbsp.
1 cup hot water
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water (110° – 115°)
2 pkgs. or 2 Tbsp. yeast

Instructions

1. Combine shortening, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
2. Pour hot water over the mixture and stir until the shortening melts.
3. Add enough flour to make a paste.
4. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
5. Add to bowl.
6. Mix in the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead the dough well.
7. Place in a bowl and cover with a damp towel; let rise.
8. When doubled, punch dough down and roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
9. Cut with a cookie cutter and place on greased pans about 1/2 inch apart.
10. Let rise until doubled.
11. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 3 dozen.

This easy homemade dinner rolls recipe is from Volume 1 of our Cookbook!

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