How to make homemade freezer rolls!
Thanksgiving will be here in a few weeks, and believe it or not, there are a few things that you can make now! Homemade dinner rolls are one of those things! Yes – light fluffy buttery dinner rolls made completely from scratch. I notice that a lot of people actually buy store bought rolls during the holidays, because they don’t feel like making them. However, I’m going to be honest- When it comes to rolls ( and many other foods) homemade is ALWAYS better! You can lie to yourself, and say that store bought dinner rolls are just as good. But you and I know the truth! Ain’t nothing better than super fluffy homemade yeast dinner rolls fresh out of the oven.
In this post I’m going to show you how to make homemade dinner rolls, but there is a twist. Not only am I going to share my recipe for light and fluffy dinner rolls, I will also show you how to freeze them for a later date! Let’s get started!
Believe it or not this recipe is going to be SUPER easy! The hardest part will be waiting. There will be a couple time when you have to wait, and let the dough/rolls rise, but other than that making these dinner rolls will be a walk in the park.
To make everything super easy I used my stand mixer. If you don’t have a stand mixer, no problem! You can use a handheld mixer that has dough hooks, or you can mix the dough my hand.
In the video, you may notice that I didn’t proof the yeast ( meaning I didn’t wait for the dough to foam before using). I was certain that the yeast was good, so I just toss everything into the bowl. However, If you are not sure whether or not the yeast is good, make sure that you proof  it prior to using. The “proof”instructions will be on the back of the jar/ envelope of the yeast.
When you are ready to bake the rolls, remove the dish out of the freezer and remove the cover. Cover the rolls with a clean cloth or towel, then store the rolls in a warm & draft free place ( I usually place them in my oven). It may take a few hours for the rolls to rise. If you’d like, you can let the rolls rise overnight, and tend to them in the morning.
Homemade Dinner Rolls (Freezer Rolls)
Ingredients
- 6 cups all purpose flour plus more to knead
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup of melted/ softened butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 envelopes of active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
Instructions
- Add the flour, dry yeast, sugar, butter, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the warm water, and warm milk.
- Crack open 2 eggs, and add them into the bowl as well.
- Mix until everything is combined, and it forms into a nice sticky dough.
- Knead the dough on lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Oil a large bowl, then place the dough into the bowl.
- Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or towel, and let it rest for 1 1/2 hours in a warm draft free place.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes, then divid the dough into equal parts.
- Grease, or oil a aluminum bake dish, and place the rolls into the dish.
- Cover the dish with the top, then label, and freeze.
- You can freeze these rolls for up to a month
- When you're ready to back the rolls, remove them from the freezer.
- Remove the cover/lid, and cover the rolls with a clean cloth or towel.
- Put the rolls in a warm draft free place, and let them rise( takes about three hours).
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Separate 1 egg, discard the yolk, and brush the egg whites on top of the rolls.
- Bake the rolls for 15 minutes, or until done.
- Remove the rolls from the oven, and brush with desired amount of melted butter.
- Pull the rolls apart, and serve!
Hey Rosie!! I love all of your posts girl! Especially around the holidays. I love cooking and enjoy watching my family enjoy their food. Will you do another macaroni and cheese recipe? I love a creamy but cheesy mac. Also have you ever thought about connecting with your followers through Periscope? You could do a live cooking segment and we can ask questions…I think it would be awesome!! 🙂
Thank you! I actually am on Periscope. My username is “iheartrecipes”
Hi Rosie! These were delicious!!!! Ive made them 3 times already. I was wondering can these stay in the refrigerator for 1 day or so as well? If not, I’ll just have to wait lol!!!
Thanks for helping me put some beautiful dishes on my table!
Hi Rita! I don’t think refrigerating the rolls for 1 day would be a problem 🙂 I’m glad that you like the recipe! XOXO
I am so thankful for your site. I was tired of making the same old basic dishes. Plus I always second guess the measurements so the dishes come out either under seasoned or too seasoned. I have made the gumbo and Italian sausage corn bread dressing as well as the chicken patter. So I am in love with your site. Thanks so much.
Hi Christie! I’m glad that you like my blog! Xoxo
Finally a yeast rolls recipe that works!!!! Thank you. My family loved them. I just need a little more practice and they will love like yours! I made some honey butter with theses rolls and they were delicious! Your southern mac and cheese is next…
YAY! glad that you like the recipe!
Hi Rosie!
God bless you and Happy Thanksgiving!!! I KNOW you must be busy today!!! Lol…. But I am making these rolls today …. I want to know if I can just make them right away instead of freezing…. Please let me know … Thanks again!!!!
yes, you can.
Hi Rosie, love ur recipes and ur personality. I wanted to know, if I bake these the same day do I still do the three hr. rising?
You still need to let the rolls rise :-), just maybe not as long.
I love to make homemade bread. I make it often for family get-togethers. My family comes to expect it. I can confidently say this roll recipe will stay in my freezer, as I will be baking them often! They are delicious, light, and fluffy. Perfect dinner rolls. Thanks for the recipe!
Rosie,
I really want to try these. They look amazing! I noticed that you put quite a bit of sugar in the mixture. Do they taste sweet, or is it just a hint of sweetness? I prefer unsweetened rolls.
The rolls are a tad bit sweet.
If I am not going to freeze these after step 9 what would I do? Never made any breads or rolls before.
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Hi Rosie! Would you recommend doubling this recipe or making 2 batches? I have a large family.
Thank you for all your wonderful recipes!
D
Hi there! Yes, this recipe can be doubled.
I made these rolls from on Sunday 11/20/2022, the BEST absolutely recipe
I just love your recipes ,I will be trying several one’s.