Description
Soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls with a hint of vanilla that enhances their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- Active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- Warm water
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Salt
- Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Proof the yeast in warm water (skip if using instant yeast)
- Mix dry ingredients
- Combine wet ingredients
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic
- Let rise until doubled
- Shape into rolls
- Second rise until puffy
- Bake until golden brown (internal temperature 190°F)
Notes
- Make ahead: Prepare dough up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate after first rise
- Freezing option: Fully bake rolls, freeze, and reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes
- The vanilla adds subtle aromatics that enhance both sweet and savory pairings
- For cold kitchens: Create a warm environment by preheating oven to lowest setting for 2 minutes, then turn off and use as proving box
- Can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast – add directly to dry ingredients
- Perfectly baked rolls should be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
Keywords: dinner rolls, homemade rolls, vanilla rolls, bread, yeast rolls, make-ahead rolls
