Farmhouse Dinner Rolls

I have tried so many dinner roll recipes over the years, and I could never find one that I really loved. I eventually found a recipe online that was pretty close to what I wanted, but it still wasn’t quite there.

So, like I tend to do, I started messing with it. 

I made them over and over, changed a few things, and eventually got them exactly where I wanted them. Somewhere along the way, I also figured out that one of the biggest tricks is to really oil your bowl before the first rise.

I know that sounds silly, but I’m serious. Don’t just lightly grease it. I use a good amount of oil and turn my dough in it so the whole outside gets coated. It has made such a difference in how soft these rolls turn out.

Since then, these have become one of my most asked for recipes. I shared them on social media and couldn’t believe how many people wanted the recipe. Which is a big reason I started my blog, that way my recipes had a home, and people could come back to them anytime they wanted.

They’re also a favorite in our family. Thanksgiving, Christmas, family get-togethers, you can pretty much count on somebody asking if I’m bringing the rolls. I make them for the field as well. At this point, I think I’d have some disappointed family members if I showed up without them.

Honestly, I love that something I spent so much time tweaking has turned into a recipe that other people actually want to make. I think everybody needs a good homemade roll recipe they can count on, and after making batch after batch, this one has definitely become mine.

So, after all the messages asking me to share it, here it finally is: my Farmhouse Dinner Rolls.

And if you take nothing else from this recipe, remember one thing:

Oil the bowl! 

Farmhouse Dinner Rolls

Soft homemade dinner rolls made with honey and butter. These have become my most requested recipe and a favorite at just about every family gathering.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 24 rolls

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
• 2 TBSP Dry active yeast
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 stick melted butter (110 degrees F)
• 2 tsp salt
• 7 cups flour

Equipment

• 1 stand mixer
• 1 baking sheet
• 1 Mixing bowl

Method

 

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine your water, honey, and yeast. Mix gently until combined, let sit for 10 minutes for your yeast to bloom.
2. After the 10 min, add in your butter, egg, and salt. Mix until combined.
3. Add in your flour starting with 4 cups. Add in 1/2 cup at a time until you've reached your desired consistency. Your dough should be slightly tacky, smooth, and elastic. Knead for about 5 minutes.
4. Place dough into large, oiled bowl, turning it once to coat the surface. Cover bowl and let rise for 45 minutes.
5. After your 45 minutes is up, punch dough down and divide into 3 oz balls. Place in a greased baking sheet, cover rolls and let rise again for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
7. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes rotating after the 12 min mark. They should all be golden brow on the tops.
8. Remove from oven, butter the tops, and enjoy!