45 Minute Dinner Rolls

4.93 from 13 votes

Mixer to table in under 45 minutes, these dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any meal!

Total Time45

Servings: rolls

Calories: 177kcal

1 cup (237ml) warm water (between 100-110°F, approx 30 seconds in the microwave)
⅓ cup (79ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (17g) active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups (372g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter , melted

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the water, olive oil, sugar, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes. It will be very frothy when your timer rings!
Mix in the salt and flour using the dough hook. Start on “Stir” for a few seconds, until the flour starts to incorporate. Switch to “2” for about 30 seconds and then kick it up to “3” until the dough completely comes together. You know it’s done when all of the dough will join to form a ball and the sides of the bowl are almost clean (no dough left). If your dough is too wet, add an additional tablespoon or two of flour.
Place dough on a cutting board and knead lightly until the dough comes together.
Section and roll dough into 12 balls. Place the rolls in prepared pan. Let rest for 10 more minutes.
Brush with melted butter. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the tops start to get golden.

Using an instant read thermometer will ensure that your water is the proper temperature to awaken (not kill) the yeast.

It's easiest to do this with a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook - it will knead it all for you! If you don't have a mixer you can stir the dough until you can't anymore (once it's become a shaggy dough). Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough comes together.

Start making these rolls before the rest of your dinner, so you can cook while they rise.

Recipe adapted slightly from Your Homebased Mom via Real Mom Kitchen.