35 Perfectly Fluffy Dinner Roll Recipes
Updated: Mar. 14, 2018Tender and delicious—a good dinner roll can almost steal the spotlight from the main course! Whether you want to make them in a pan, in a muffin tin, or freeform, we've got a fluffy dinner roll for every occasion.
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Easy Potato Rolls
After I discovered this recipe, it became a mainstay for me. I make the dough ahead of time when company is coming, and I try to keep some in the refrigerator to bake for our ranch hands. Leftover mashed potatoes are almost sure to go into these rolls. —Jeanette McKinney, Belleview, Missouri 2 / 34
Best Ever Crescent Rolls
My daughter and I have cranked out dozens of these homemade crescent rolls. It’s a real team effort. I cut the dough into pie-shaped wedges; she rolls them up. —Irene Yeh, Mequon, Wisconsin
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Soft Buttermilk Dinner Rolls
Warm, buttery dinner rolls are absolutely irresistible. I save time and use a stand mixer to make my dough. —Jennifer Patterson, Shoshone, Idaho 4 / 34
Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Pineapple and coconut give a subtle sweetness to these golden homemade rolls. If there are any leftovers, they're great for sandwiches. —Kathy Kurtz, Glendora, California 5 / 34
Cornmeal Pan Rolls
These delightful golden rolls are always requested at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The recipe is one we’ve enjoyed for years. —Vivian Eccles, Gridley, Kansas 6 / 34
Herbed Dinner Rolls
After I had my sixth child, a friend dropped off dinner, including these rolls, which start in a bread machine. They were so delicious that I quickly bought my own machine so I could make them myself. —Dana Lowry, Hickory, North Carolina 7 / 34
Golden Honey Pan Rolls
A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make the dough saves me about two hours. The rich, buttery taste is so popular with family and friends that I usually make two batches so I have enough! —Sara Wing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 8 / 34
Dilly Rolls
These versatile rolls are great served warm alongside any dinner. I always make a big batch since my family enjoys the rolls after they’re cool, too, stuffed with filling like egg salad or ham salad. —Mary Bickel, Terre Haute, Indiana 9 / 34
Tender Crescent Rolls
My family’s holiday meal consists of a selection of different delicious soups and breads. This is one of the favorite breads during that meal. —Bonnie Myers, Callaway, Nebraska 10 / 34
Cloverleaf Rolls
When I was a girl, my mom relied on traditional recipes like this one. My sister and I ate more than our share of these versatile golden rolls. —Brenda DuFresne, Midland, Michigan 11 / 34
French Onion Pan Rolls
A crusty topping of Parmesan cheese and onion soup mix adds lots of flavor to these golden brown rolls. They’re great with a bowl of soup or a salad. I often use frozen rolls to make preparation even easier. —Anne Prince, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 12 / 34
Butternut Squash Rolls
With their cheery yellow color and delicious aroma, these appealing buns will brighten your buffet table. Plus, I've found this recipe is a wonderful way to use up squash from the garden. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri 13 / 34
Whole Wheat Potato Rolls
My cousin gave me this recipe for classic potato rolls with a twist. If you have leftovers, go ahead and freeze them for later, they’ll be just as tasty. —Devon Vickers, Goddard, Kansas 14 / 34
Herb Buttermilk Dinner Rolls
When I couldn't find a recipe for dinner rolls, I created my own using a variety of herbs for extra flavor. —Sue Friesen, Thorold, Ontario 15 / 34
Oat Pan Rolls
I’ve made so many of these delicious rolls that I think I could make them blindfolded! I always take about 200 of them to the senior citizens’ dinner at our church. After shaping the rolls, you can freeze them, then just thaw and bake when you need them. —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri 16 / 34
Honey-Squash Dinner Rolls
These puffy dinner rolls take on rich color when you add squash to the dough. Any squash variety works. I've even used cooked carrots. —Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida 17 / 34
Cornmeal Parker House Rolls
My mom deserves the credit for making this recipe a family tradition. These sweet, tender rolls have been on every holiday table at her house for as long as I can remember. —Lisa D. Brenner, Harrisburg, Nebraska 18 / 34
Pillow-Soft Dinner Rolls
The dough for these rolls has a nice texture and is simple to shape. The recipe came from an old church cookbook. —Norma Harder, Weyakwin, Saskatchewan 19 / 34
Honey-Oat Pan Rolls
These tender rolls are a welcome addition to any meal. Whole wheat flour and oats make them nutritious, too. —Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah 20 / 34
No-Knead Knot Rolls
My mom, Velma Perkins, loved to serve these light, golden rolls when I was growing up on our Iowa farm. They're extra nice since they require no kneading. The dough rises in the refrigerator overnight, so there's little last-minute fuss to serve fresh hot rolls with any meal. —Toni Hilscher, Omaha, Nebraska 21 / 34
Pumpkin Pan Rolls
Serve these spicy-sweet pumpkin rolls for dinner—or any time of day—and get ready to hear a chorus of “yums” in your kitchen! —Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas 22 / 34
Best Dinner Rolls
If you can’t decide which enticing topping to use, just make them all! —Christina Pittman, Parkville, Missouri 23 / 34
Potato Pan Rolls
My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don't take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast. —Connie Storckman, Evanston, Wyoming 24 / 34
Tender Whole Wheat Rolls
Even though these are whole wheat rolls they have a light texture and are incredibly soft and tender. This recipe reminds me of many happy meals with my family. —Wilma Orlano, Carroll, Iowa 25 / 34
Yogurt Yeast Rolls
People tend to snap up these fluffy, golden rolls, in a hurry whenever I take them to a potluck. It's a nice contribution since rolls are easy to transport, and one batch goes a long way. — Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois 26 / 34
Baker's Dozen Yeast Rolls
A yummy honey-garlic topping turns these easy dinner rolls into something extra special. Try ’em with soups and chili. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 27 / 34
Pumpkin Knot Rolls
These rolls are the lightest, most delicious ones I've ever tasted...and everyone else seems to agree. The pumpkin gives them mild flavor, moist texture and a pretty golden color. At our house, it wouldn't be the holidays without them. —Dianna Shimizu Issaquah, Washington 28 / 34
Parmesan-Ranch Pan Rolls
My mom taught me this easy recipe, which is great for feeding a crowd. There is never a crumb left over. Mom used her own bread dough, but using frozen dough is my shortcut. I make a wheat bread dough version with poppy and sesame seeds that’s popular, too. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho 29 / 34
English Batter Buns
Since receiving this easy-to-prepare recipe from a dear friend, I've made these rolls often for the holidays. —Geraldine West, Ogden, Utah 30 / 34
Extra Quick Yeast Rolls
Making homemade rolls usually takes a lot of ingredients and time, but this recipe makes it so simple! They come together quickly, and they freeze well, too. —Eleanor Paine, Junction City, Oregon 31 / 34
Icebox Rolls
I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they'd be ready to bake on Sunday for company or someone just dropping by. Although they take a little time to prepare, they're really not all that difficult to make. And there's nothing in the stores that can compare to them! —Jean Fox, Welch, Minnesota 32 / 34
Oatmeal Dinner Rolls
These fluffy rolls go perfectly with any meal. They have a delicious homemade flavor that’s irresistible. They’re not hard to make, and they bake up nice and high. —Patricia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa 33 / 34
Honey Whole Wheat Pan Rolls
With their pleasant wheat flavor and a honey of a glaze, these rolls impress my guests. Every time I take them to potluck dinners, I come home with an empty pan. —Nancye Thompson, Paducah, Kentucky 34 / 34
Sour Cream Fan Rolls
I received this recipe from an e-mail pen pal in Canada. The dough is so easy to work with, and it makes the lightest yeast rolls. I haven’t used another white bread recipe since I started making this one. —Carrie Ormsby, West Jordan, Utah Originally Published: February 21, 2018
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