🍞 Amish Dinner Rolls (Soft, Fluffy & Buttery)
These Amish dinner rolls are soft, slightly sweet, and incredibly fluffy with a golden, buttery top. They’re perfect for holidays, family meals, or anytime you want fresh homemade bread.
Warm, light, and melt-in-your-mouth—this is comfort baking at its best.
Nothing beats pulling soft, golden rolls straight from the oven.
✨ Why You’ll Love Them
- Soft and airy texture
- Lightly sweet, classic flavor
- Simple pantry ingredients
- No complicated steps
- Perfect for any meal
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2¼ tsp dry yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Activate Yeast
In a bowl, mix yeast with warm water.
Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Make Dough
Add sugar, oil, egg, and salt.
Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead & Rise
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Shape
Punch down dough and divide into 12 pieces.
Shape into balls and place in a greased pan.
5. Second Rise
Cover and let rise 30 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Brush with melted butter and bake 15–20 minutes until golden.
7. Serve
Cool slightly and serve warm.
🍞 Texture & Taste
- Soft, fluffy interior
- Light, slightly sweet flavor
- Golden, buttery top
💡 Tips
- Use warm (not hot) water for yeast
- Knead well for soft texture
- Add flour gradually—don’t overdo it
- Brush with butter right after baking for softness
🔄 Variations
- Honey butter: Brush with butter + honey
- Garlic herb: Add garlic and herbs to butter
- Cheesy: Sprinkle cheese before baking
- Sweet: Add cinnamon or a touch of vanilla
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With soups or stews
- As mini sandwiches
- With butter, jam, or honey
- Toasted for breakfast
🧊 Storage
- Room temp: 2–3 days
- Freeze: up to 2 months
- Reheat: warm in oven or microwave
❓ FAQs
Can I use instant yeast?
Yes—use slightly less and mix with dry ingredients.
Why didn’t my rolls rise?
Yeast may be inactive or water too hot/cold.
Can I use butter instead of oil?
Yes, for a richer flavor.
Dough too sticky?
Add a little flour gradually
