Join the club! Subscribe Here

  • About
  • Collaborate
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Fresh Cooky new logo.

The Fresh Cooky

Real Food with a Healthy Twist

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • By Course
      • Apps & Snacks
      • Breads
      • Drinks
      • Main Dishes
      • Salads & Dressings
      • Sandwiches
      • Sauces & Condiments
      • Side Dishes
      • Soups & Stews
      • Sweets
    • By Cuisine
      • Asian
      • German
      • Italian
      • Mediterranean
      • Mexican
    • By Diet
      • Egg-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Low Carb
      • Vegetarian
    • By Meal Type
      • 30 Minute Meals
      • Breakfast
      • Brunch
      • Lunch
      • Dinner
      • Easy Weeknight
      • Freezer Friendly
      • Kid-Friendly
      • Make Ahead
      • Copycat
    • By Method
      • Air Fryer
      • Crockpot
      • Grilled
      • Instant Pot
      • One Pot
      • Sheet Pan
      • Stovetop
  • Holidays
    • Patriotic Recipes
  • Most Popular
  • For Subscribers
Recipes โ€บ Courses โ€บ Breads
78 Comments

Homemade Yeast Rolls Recipe

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Apr 22, 2025

Jump to Recipe

Short pin for Soft Easy Yeast rolls for beginners with image of soft fresh baked rolls in a basket.
East Yeast Rolls for beginners long pin for pinterest with image of a basket full of soft and fluffy yeast rolls.

Soft, fluffy yeast rolls started in your bread machine and finished in the oven! A family favorite saved nearly 10,000 times, this beginner-friendly recipe includes make-ahead tips for perfect, hot rolls every time. No bread machine? I’ve got you covered!

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Reader Michelle Raved: “I tried this recipe one time and was sold! Now I’ve used the dough for whole loaf bread, monkey bread and cinnamon rolls, the dough is so versatile and easy and never fails!”

A basket filled with homemade yeast rolls.
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure & privacy policy.

I enjoy giving precise details in my recipe posts to lead my readers through any questions. If you’re just here for the printable recipe, use the Jump to Recipe to head straight there!

  • Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners
  • Yeast Rolls Recipe Ingredients
    • High Altitude Adjustments for Easy Homemade Yeast Rolls
    • Recommended Tools
  • How to make Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
    • Yeast Roll Recipe Tip
  • How to make yeast rolls without a bread machine
  • What to serve with easy yeast rolls recipe
  • Our favorite bread recipes
  • Easy Yeast Rolls (Bread Machine Dinner Rolls)
Yeast rolls in a basket with a red napkin.

Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners

Soft, golden yeast rolls that melt in your mouth? Yes, please! This easy yeast roll recipe is a family tradition that’s been on our holiday tables for years—and it’s been saved nearly 10,000 times by readers who love it just as much. Whether you’re a first-time baker or a seasoned bread enthusiast, I’ll walk you through it step by step, starting with the bread machine and finishing with a perfect bake in the oven. Don’t have a bread machine? No problem—I’ll show you how to make these by hand or with a stand mixer.

I know yeast baking can be scary, but I promise you, you got this! With years of recipe testing and countless batches of rolls under my belt, I’ve perfected this one to be as foolproof as it is delicious. I’ll even give you tips on how to make these rolls ahead of time so they’re soft, fluffy and fresh when you’re ready to serve them. Whether it’s a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner, these rolls will be the star of the show.

Here’s why these rolls are my favorite: they’re not just easy to make—they’re infinitely versatile. Add in some herbs for a savory twist, brush with honey butter for a little sweetness or shape into sliders

Soft, fluffy yeast rolls started in your bread machine and finished in the oven! A family favorite saved nearly 10,000 times, this beginner-friendly recipe includes make-ahead tips for perfect, hot rolls every time. No bread machine? I’ve got you covered!

A pan of golden and fluffy easy yeast rolls.

Yeast Rolls Recipe Ingredients

  • Bread Flour | While you can substitute with AP flour, the results will not be the same light and fluffy rolls you will get with bread flour. Bread flour has a higher
  • Egg | Bring your egg to room temperature for the best incorporation. If you forget, submerge egg in a bowl of warm (not hot) water for 5-7 minutes.
  • Yeast | I use yeast made for bread machines, but any good instant yeast will work. Make sure it’s fresh or your buns won’t rise and that would be sad!
  • Butter | Use real butter at room temperature.
  • Salt & Sugar | Just a touch of sugar and kosher salt to add depth and flavor to your buns!
  • Warm Water | Make sure it’s not too hot, just warm to the touch will work great!

Get the full recipe in the recipe card below.

Ingredients for easy yeast rolls, left to right. Sugar, bread flour, bread machine, yeast, salt and water (plus egg, not shown)
Try Amazon Fresh Today!

High Altitude Adjustments for Easy Homemade Yeast Rolls

The only adjustment needed for high altitude is to reduce your yeast to 2 ½ teaspoons, make and bake as directed!

USA Baking Sheet pan, half sheet with cooling rack.

Recommended Tools

  • Bread Machine | I have had my bread machine for over 20 years and it’s still kicking, but if I were to buy one today, this Breville Bread Maker is the one I would purchase.
  • Half Sheet Pan | This recipe makes quite a few rolls, you want a large pan, my favorite USA made pans!
  • Pastry Brush | Certainly easier to brush melted butter on with a brush!
  • Flaky Sea Salt | This stuff is the best, I sprinkle it on most of my cookies!
Shop My Amazon Store

How to make Bread Machine Dinner Rolls

Place all ingredients in the bread machine pan in the following order:

  1. Water | Room temperature or slightly warm, not hot water
  2. Room temperature butter
  3. Egg at room temperature
Water, butter and egg in bottom of bread machine pan.

4. Bread flour (all-purpose flour may be substituted in a pinch)
5. Sugar | I use all natural cane sugar, regular may be used
6. Kosher sea salt
7. Active dry yeast | Use any instant dry yeast for this recipe, make sure it’s fresh!

Yeast Roll Recipe Tip

  • Yeast is temperamental; when placing it in the pan, put it next to the sugar, not the salt. Yeast feeds on sugar, and salt tends to kill it.
bread pan with yeast, sugar, salt and flour.

Place ingredients in your bread maker and choose the –>white, –>large, –>dough cycle; not the full bread cycle, just the dough cycle, they will do their second rise after you shape them into dough balls.

After the dough cycle is finished…

Risen dough to the top of the bread machine bread pan.

Punch down and plop onto a floured surface and divide into 16-24 equally shaped pieces. I love using my bench scraper to divide them, it’s quick and easy.

Yeast roll dough divided into 16 equal pieces on a bread board.

Next pinch into round little dumplings

Hands pinching the individual bread dough pieces into little round dumplings.

Like this…

Finished underside, pinched together of easy yeast rolls.

Place pinched side down on a parchment lined or greased sheet pan.

Yeast rolls on sprayed sheet pan, about 2 inches apart, ready to rise.

Brush tops with melted butter…

Brushing tops of rolls with melted butter

Sprinkle tops with a pinch kosher salt or fleur de sel and cover with a clean damp, tea towel and allow to rise in warm place* until double.

I like to set my oven to 100º, turn it off, and then place the rolls in to rise. Or if your oven has a “proof” setting use that. You want to rise at about 70°-75° F.

Close up of yeast rolls ready to go going into oven.

Once doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes, remove from oven and preheat oven to 375º F (190° C).

Bake until golden brown, if desired brush again with melted butter just before serving and sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt. AMAZING!

Soft bread machine rolls in a basket.

How to make yeast rolls without a bread machine

  1. Add all ingredients to a stand mixer, preferably with a dough hook. Mix on low until dough is combined. The dough should be tacky but not overly sticky; add a teaspoon or two of flour at a time if necessary. If too dry, add a little water.
  2. Then scraping sides of bowl and bottom, continuing mixing on medium for 2-3 minutes, until dough is slightly sticky, but is stretchy and holds together.
  3. Place dough in medium bowl coated with a little oil, turning to cover both sides of dough, cover with damp tea towel or plastic wrap.
  4. Place in warm spot (oven with lights on works too) for about 30 minutes until doubled.
  5. Once doubled in size, remove the dough and pinch it into balls, then continue with above recipe.
Close up of soft, warm and fluffy yeast roll in basket.

What to serve with easy yeast rolls recipe

  • Super tasty dunked in my most popular soup recipe.
  • And you sure can’t beat sopping up a delicious Italian Spaghetti Sauce.
  • A huge win when served with Copycat Honey Baked Ham or this Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe!

Our favorite bread recipes

Because to our family, bread is life! You have to try a few of our favorites below!

Square image of loaf of cranberry walnut bread sliced with butter being spread on the slice.

Cranberry Walnut Bread (No Knead)

A rustic no knead cranberry nut bread that is so delicious and easy, it will make a bread baker out of anyone! An easy yeast bread recipe that requires minutes to mix, requiring very little hands on time.

Read more
Irish brown soda bread recipe on cutting board with a few pieces sliced, butter in background.

Traditional Irish Brown Bread Recipe

This authentic Irish Brown Bread recipe is a hearty whole wheat loaf made with buttermilk and sweetened with rich molasses. It's a traditional Irish recipe, perfect for serving with stews and soups, and of course on St. Patrick's Day!

Read more
Irish soda bread with wedge removed, buttered with Irish butter.

Easy Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe (4 Ingredients)

Traditional 4 ingredient Irish Soda Bread is the best easy recipe to make from scratch. A dense, crusty, hearty bread recipe from Ireland. Gluten free option too!

Read more

Pin for soft easy yeast rolls with basketful of yeast rolls.

Don’t miss brushing the tops with melted butter and sprinkling with flaky or regular sea salt, it adds a fabulous softness and dimension to these easy yeast rolls.

I hope you loved these bread machine rolls — if you did, would you share your creation on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest? And be sure to comment below!

Ty so so so so much!! They turned out BEAUTIFULLY!! I’m beyond ecstatic!! Thank you so much for such an easy recipe and sooooo good!! I’m making these for Thanksgiving AND Christmas this year! ???? probably never use another recipe for them! Again, THANK YOU so much, I appreciate it more than you will ever know!!

Tracy

Like this recipe?

Don’t forget to give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star rating and leave a comment below the recipe!

Recipe Card

Easy Yeast Rolls (Bread Machine Dinner Rolls)

5 from 18 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 46 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 -24 rolls
Print Pin SaveSaved!
A super easy light, buttery and delicious yeast roll; started in your bread machine for fresh, hot rolls in no time! Perfect recipe for beginners!

Video

Equipment

  • Wusthof Model 4143-7, Gourmet 8 Inch Bread Knife, 
  • Bread machine
  • USA Pan Half Sheet Baking Pan and Bakeable Nonstick Cooling Rack

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

  • 1 cup water room temperature or slightly warm (not hot)
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 large egg Room temperature (if you forget, submerge the egg in warm (not hot) water for 5-7 minutes)
  • 3 ¼ cups bread flour may substitute all-purpose flour end result will be less fluffy, but they will still be good!
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast make sure your yeast is fresh; use instant or bread machine yeast. (For high altitude use 2 ½ teaspoons yeast)
  • 2-3 Tablespoons melted butter for brushing
  • kosher salt
Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place first 7 ingredients in bread machine in order listed (see notes for how to make without bread machine).
  • When adding ingredients, place the yeast near the sugar, not the salt.
  • Start bread machine on >>white, >>dough, >>large cycle (not the full bread cycle). You will do the second rise after you form them into dough balls.
  • Once cycle is finished, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick spray.
  • Remove yeast dough from the bread pan and punch down; separate pieces into 16-24 equal dough balls.
  • Pinch together bottoms of dough to form little dumpling sized dough balls and place upside down on cookie sheet.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher or flaky sea salt.
  • Cover with clean, damp tea towel and let rise in warm location* for 30-40 minutes until doubled.
  • Once doubled, preheat oven to 375° F (190° C) and bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and brush tops again with melted butter, if desired and sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt.
Last step! Leave a RatingRate this recipe here. This helps other readers and helps support this website.

Notes

*Note: Turn your oven on and heat to 100 degrees, then turn off and place dough in oven to rise. Rolls will rise best in a 70-75° location. Use the proof setting on your oven or Instant pot if you have one. 
ROLLS WITHOUT USING BREAD MACHINE
  • Simply add all ingredients to the mixer, preferably with a dough hook. Mix on low until dough combined.
  • Then scraping sides of bowl and bottom, continuing mixing on medium for 2-3 minutes, until dough is slightly sticky, but is stretchy and holds together.
  • Place dough in medium bowl coated with a little oil, turning to cover both sides of dough, cover with damp tea towel or plastic wrap.
  • Place in warm spot (oven with lights on works) for about 30 minutes until doubled.
  • Once doubled in size, remove and pinch into balls, then continue with balance of recipe.

High Altitude Instructions

Reduce the yeast to 2 ½ teaspoons, and proceed with the recipe. Everything else stays the same!

Nutrition

Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Did you make my Easy Yeast Rolls (Bread Machine Dinner Rolls)?Show it off! Share on Instagram, tag @thefreshcooky, and use the hashtag #thefreshcooky!
Tag on Insta Leave a Rating

Share This!

9.9K shares
  • Share
  • Flipboard
  • Email
  • SMS

Hello, Sunshine!

My 2025 Summer Recipe Round-up

FREE EMAIL BONUS: 5 days of summerโ€™s greatest hits

Kathleen Pope

Meet Kathleen

Recipe Innovator | Food Photographer | Food Writer

Hi, Iโ€™m Kathleen Pope. Here at The Fresh Cooky you will find easy, mostly from-scratch, trusted recipes for all occasions. From speedy dinners to tasty desserts, with easy step-by-step instructions. I am here to help teach you how to make mouthwatering recipes without spending hours in the kitchen.

Read More

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter / X
  • Mastadon

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Rate & Comment Cancel reply

    Have a question, comment, or suggestions about this recipe? If you had any trouble, I would love a chance to help you troubleshoot before you rate. Constructive criticism is welcome, but please be respectful. Rude or inappropriate comments will not be approved. Your email address will not be published.

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Glendean

    Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Good dinner roll recipe, we really enjoyed

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 12:13 pm

      So happy to hear that Glendean! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Cat

    Sun, Apr 20, 2025 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    Kathleen,
    If I wanted to just make this as a loaf of bread in the bread machine, what pound setting should I put it on? Never thought to weigh it after it went through the dough cycle for the rolls. Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Apr 20, 2025 at 2:40 pm

      Good question, between a 1 ยฝ – 2 pound loaf. ๐Ÿž let me know how you like it!

      Reply
      • Cat

        Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 6:18 am

        Thanks…I’ll wing it. By the way, these rolls were amazing! I didn’t make them all the same size, some were large for sandwiches later and some were small for dinner. Absolutely the very best rolls I’ve ever made and so simple! I can’t get over how soft they were without being weak, if that makes any sense. Anyway, thank you for saving the day in the rolls department this holiday!

        Reply
        • KathleenKathleen Pope

          Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:25 am

          I’m excited to hear how it turns out! I totally understand what you mean, they are so surprisingly easy, light and soft and yet mmmm!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
  3. Cat

    Sun, Apr 20, 2025 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    In the oven as we speak on this Easter Sunday! Amazingly simple recipe. Bread machine dough setting does all the work, divide into rolls, rise, bake. Easy peasy. The rising of the rolls was very quick and I love that there’s more yeast in there than usual recipes. Can’t wait to sink my teeth into one of them! Thanks, Kathleen!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Apr 20, 2025 at 1:15 pm

      Yay, Cat!! They are a favorite of ours too! Bet the house smells heavenly! Happy Easter!

      Reply
      • Cat

        Sun, Apr 20, 2025 at 1:17 pm

        5 stars
        It does! We are not eating till later, but you know I’m going to have to dig into one of these warm rolls when they come out! Happy Easter!

        Reply
        • KathleenKathleen Pope

          Sun, Apr 20, 2025 at 2:41 pm

          Of course you will, one has to taste test to make sure they are โ€œsafeโ€ for everyone!! ๐Ÿคฃ

          Reply
  4. Barbara

    Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy to make!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Barbara!!

      Reply
  5. Barbara

    Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 2:28 pm

    I have made these dinner rolls at least 8 times with my bread machine and they turn out fluffy and delicious every time. They are very easy to make using the recipe and my bread machine.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you, Barbara!! Such a sweet comment!

      Reply
  6. Wendy

    Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    Omg these are amazing and dangerously delicious !!!
    I had never tried yeast rolls, they were easy. Waiting to finish my third batch. Thank you

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Wendy! What a sweet comment!

      Reply
  7. Tiffany

    Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing and super easy. The taste and fluffiness makes you want to keep eating them. Only think I do different is after I take the dough out of the bread machine, I punch it down and roll it into a pizza shape, use a pizza cutter and cut into 16 slices and roll it into a Cresent. Comes out great

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 7:07 am

      I LOVE your twist Tiffany!! Thank you for that tip.

      Reply
  8. Tanya Houston

    Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy to make and they taste great!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 7:49 pm

      Love hearing that Tanya!! Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

      Reply
  9. Lori

    Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 8:48 pm

    Hi, All your recipes are amazing so I’m sure this one will be as well. I’m making these without a bread machine, Can they be made and baked the next day? Thank you, can’t wait to make them.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 5:52 am

      Thank you Lori! I havenโ€™t tried it with these rolls, but it โ€œshouldโ€ work. Make the dough 12-24 hours ahead through the first rise. Then make your rolls and place them in a well greased pan, spray the tops lightly with a little oil, cover tightly with plastic wrap, then place in fridge. When you are ready to bake them, take them out of the fridge and allow them to finish rising (they will probably rise a bit in the fridge) on the counter for 30-60 minutes. Then bake as directed. Hint: if they donโ€™t rise too much while on the counter it might mean they need a little longer to rise or your house is cool. Just give them a little longer to rise or place them in the oven on the proof setting if you have one or turn the oven to 100* then turn off cover with a damp tea towel. Hope they turn out great! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  10. Alli

    Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    These are delicious and they came out perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly. Everyone loved them. Thank you!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 9:28 am

      So glad you loved them Alli! Thank you for your sweet comment! Have a lovely day!

      Reply
      • Lori

        Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 8:47 pm

        Hi, All your recipes are amazing so I’m sure this one will be as well. I’m making these without a bread machine, Can they be made and baked the next day? Thank you, can’t wait to make them.

        Reply
        • KathleenKathleen Pope

          Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 10:24 am

          Hi Lori, I think I already answered this question, but just in case. Yes, absolutely, get them ready through shaping them into rolls and place in a well greased pan, cover tightly with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge. Remove them 30-60 minutes to finish rising (a great time to preheat the oven). If your house is on the cooler side, they might need longer to rise, they will also slowly rise in the fridge. Hope that helps!

          Reply
  11. Michelle Campbell

    Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe one time and was sold! Now I’ve used the dough for whole loaf bread, monkey bread and cinnamon rolls, the dough is so versatile and easy and never fails!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 5:07 pm

      I love that Michelle!! Thank you for your kind comment!!

      Reply
  12. Cheryl Bratcher

    Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 9:24 am

    My daughter and I are obsessed with warm rolls out of the oven, but I have been too intimidated to work with yeast dough until I read this recipe. You have inspired me to give it a try, but I do not own a bread machine; however, I think now would be a good time to buy one. I saw your recommendation on the Breville machine but do not want to spend that much money on one just yet. The Cuisinart compact automatic bread maker caught my eye because of the price tag and the slim design. Not knowing anything about bread machines, would you be able to tell me if this machine would be able to do what your recipe is calling for with the bread machine? Thank you very much for your help!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Cheryl, sorry for my delay, any bread machine should work, as long as it has a dough cycle and Iโ€™m pretty sure they all have one!! Youโ€™ll love them!

      Reply
    • Cat

      Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 10:21 am

      I know I’m late to the party with a response, but this one is almost identical to a different brand I paid $170 for and it’s way cheaper. If you haven’t found one already, you might give this a try!

      https://www.amazon.com/OSIPOTO-Automatic-Stainless-Non-stick-Beginner-Friendly/dp/B0DNJMDTGV/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=3RJD2X6M31OMG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dC5KVGBtL6ENpLpdPSdQJECUgSF3nITmsgBMCry_Wd086tJ8DsQtTIs87CGF4oLEhD8l7NQTfCRpBXyq5uR-XzXo0cA9qrM5QT-mg0Va2LoYMlWJDt2PLaxjQq-NPZ9oYmYbthWsfnNBhL3RENwT7Y–9Ke-Ki4V6Diy7-dKDsY31C6TvrIc4cFyQvb6wNKYTs61foVrkQ-AxGDC2YNJhA.VLXVBMSTvwvkjx4xtcWlon4zv6P-pXnTaEfOkPO7I5M&dib_tag=se&keywords=bread+machine+calmdo&qid=1744474586&s=home-garden&sprefix=bread+machine+calmdo%2Caps%2C107&sr=1-2

      Reply
      • KathleenKathleen Pope

        Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 11:47 am

        Thanks Cat!

        Reply
  13. Laura Mae

    Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    These are just fantastic. I have used them as sandwich bread using a loaf pan and made them into 10 balls for hamburger buns. I think I’ve made this recipe 20+ times! So long overdue for your 5 stars! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 4:02 pm

      Awe, Laura, thank you so so much! You made my month! I love the twist you came up with and ways to use them! Thank you so much for taking time to write these kind words!

      Reply
  14. Christine

    Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    Best dinner rolls ever! I use a proofer to save on the rise time once the rolls are shaped. Excellent taste and texture.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 6:54 pm

      So glad you loved them!!

      Reply
  15. Tammy Brannon

    Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 8:47 am

    Question for you please! The description says to select “the full bread cycle, just the dough cycle, you will finish them up after the first rise” but my bread machine dough cycle has 2 rises. Should I stop the bread machine and take the dough out of the machine after the first rise?

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm

      Hi Tammy,

      Yes, stop it after the first rise; my bread machine only has one rise for the dough cycle, which is what you want, not the full bread cycle; maybe Iโ€™m missing a word there! You will do the second rise after you form them into the rolls. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Tammy

        Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 3:03 pm

        How long is the first rise in your bread machine? My dough cycle has no first rise cycle only a second and third. Thanks again

        Reply
        • KathleenKathleen Pope

          Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 3:12 pm

          It should be ready after the dough cycle Tammy, but if you feel better, let it sit in the machine for 30 minutes, then remove and proceed with the recipe.

          Reply
          • Tammy

            Sun, Dec 24, 2023 at 3:54 pm

            5 stars
            The absolutely most fabulous yeast rolls ever! My company RAVED about how delicious they were. Iโ€™m making them for Christmas Eve dinner. Thank you Kathleen for the clear directions and answering all my question so promptly. Fantastic 19 star recipe! Happy Holidays!

          • KathleenKathleen Pope

            Sun, Dec 24, 2023 at 4:29 pm

            Thank you so much, Tammy! So glad you (and your company) loved the them! Thank you for your kind comment!

  16. FSethman

    Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 4:59 pm

    Could I use machine then bake in oven using muffin tins? What would be the time in the oven?

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 5:33 pm

      You can certainly bake them in muffin tins, probably about the same amount of time, give or take a few, check them a few minutes before the time frame and once they are puffed and golden.

      Reply
  17. Linda morris

    Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 8:46 am

    I have made two batches so far. Both perfect. My grandson loves! Many thanks for recipe. A keeper!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 11:35 am

      Oh thank you so much, Linda!!

      Reply
  18. Vicky Finn

    Sat, Mar 25, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    These were the easiest yeast rolls I have ever made and the best they are awesome.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 2:46 pm

      So glad you loved them so much Vicky!

      Reply
  19. Mary Ann

    Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Once I make these for someone they are requested over and over. They come out so delicious and are easy to make. Thank you so much for the recipe. Making again today to take to dinner with friends. โค๏ธ

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you so much Mary Ann for taking the time to write a kind comment! So glad you love them, we do too!

      Reply
  20. Tracy Thomas

    Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 8:10 pm

    Hi there! I didnโ€™t leave any stars yet because Iโ€™m making this recipe as Iโ€™m typing the comment. I previously tried a different one before finding this one and it turned out terribly! I wanted to say beforehand, THANK YOU for putting the helpful suggestion about putting the yeast close to the sugar. Iโ€™ve never made yeast rolls and this is great recipe for people like me who are scared of yeast lol. Thankfully I do have a bread machine though! So far the dough is rising and so what itโ€™s supposed to in the machine on the dough cycle. Itโ€™s almost done. ???? fingers crossed they turn out great! Iโ€™ll post another comment as well as my thoughts and stars as soon as Iโ€™m completely finished! Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post this bc itโ€™s helped me tremendously!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      Thank you Tracy and I hope they turn out beautifully!! Iโ€™ve had so many say they are successful- me included!! Excited to hear!

      Reply
      • Tracy Thomas

        Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 10:16 pm

        5 stars
        Ty so so so so much!! They turned out BEAUTIFULLY!! Iโ€™m beyond ecstatic!! Thank you so much for such an easy recipe and sooooo good!! Iโ€™m making these for Thanksgiving AND Christmas this year! ๐Ÿ™‚ probably never use another recipe for them! Again, THANK YOU so much, I appreciate it more than you will ever know!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!โค๏ธ

        Reply
        • KathleenKathleen Pope

          Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 11:51 am

          Thank you so much Tracy!! So glad they worked out so well! Thanks for making my day-month too!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

          Reply
      • Christine

        Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 9:49 am

        A helpful thing to keep in mind for all bread recipes is that yeast feeds off the sugar to help it rise nicely. This is why I always put the yeast and sugar next to each other in a bread machine, no matter what the recipe says. I make most of our bread and this method has never failed me.

        Reply
        • KathleenKathleen Pope

          Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 6:53 pm

          Thank you so much Christine!

          Reply
  21. Shontell Bell

    Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Can this be left as a loaf and completed in the bread machine instead of making rolls?

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      I’ve never tried it Shontell, but it’s a basic bread dough, so I’d give it a try — let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
      • Shontell Bell

        Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 5:13 pm

        It turned out FANTASTIC!

        Reply
        • KathleenKathleen Pope

          Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 10:58 am

          Wahoo! So glad to hear that Shontell!

          Reply
  22. Jenny

    Mon, Jun 6, 2022 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    Love! Have made these rolls several times for the family and theyโ€™re always a huge hit.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 11:59 am

      Thank you so much Jenny, so appreciate your kind words! Glad they are a hit, happy baking!

      Reply
  23. Bob

    Fri, Nov 19, 2021 at 9:15 am

    Really liking the rolls! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      Even a pro like you can make them Bob!

      Reply
  24. msSally

    Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    Can the dough be kept in the refrigerator and made out as needed?

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      It will actually continue to slowly rise in the refrigerator, so I havenโ€™t tried that over days. I have tried freezing the dough balls, thawing like you would a Rhodes frozen roll, they turned out okay, but not great. Let me know if you try doing this!

      Reply
  25. Debbie

    Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 7:34 am

    This is very similar to a recipe that I have been making for at least 40 years. I only use AP flour with no problems. It is the one thing that I have to make and bring to family dinners.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Sun, Aug 1, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      I love it and so glad that you have no issues using AP flour!

      Reply
  26. Susan

    Sun, May 2, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    Wow, these were so great!! Our family ate them all!!! Recommended

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Mon, May 3, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Love hearing this Susan! Thanks so much! So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  27. Elizabeth

    Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    These are RIDICULOUS!!! My husband, who does t really eat that much bread, ate 4 in one sitting and asked me to hide the rest. Said they were the best rolls he ever had. My kids wholeheartedly agreed! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      LOL, you are very welcome Elizabeth! Thank you so much for your kind words!! Happy hiding of the rolls! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  28. Amber

    Sun, Nov 1, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    This has been my go-to recipe since I found it. My husband and in laws absolutely love these rolls. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  29. Ashley K

    Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:52 pm

    5 stars
    These are easily the best rolls over ever made. So quick and easy to make. So flavorful! Only adjustment I made was to double the salt. I also brush generously with butter before and after cooking. They come out perfect every time!

    Reply
  30. bks

    Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    Judy’s favorite meal!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Kathleen[email protected]

      Sun, Apr 9, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Not quite like the Sam’s Club yeast rolls, but equally as yummy I think Bob!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Kathleen Pope

Meet Kathleen

Hey there! I'm Kathleen Pope, a proud wife, mom of two awesome college boys, and recipe nerd. Welcome to my world of easy recipes with a healthy twist! Join thousands who trust The Fresh Cooky as their go-to recipe source. Let's cook up some magic!

Read More

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter / X
  • Mastadon

Hello, Sunshine!

My 2025 Summer Recipe Round-up

FREE EMAIL BONUS: 5 days of summerโ€™s greatest hits

Trending Now

The Fresh Cooky
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter / X
  • Mastadon

Subscribe Now

by Course

  • Appetizers & Snacks
  • Breads
  • Drinks
  • Main Dishes
  • Salads & Dressings
  • Sauces & Condiments
  • Side Dishes
  • Sweets

Holidays

  • Thanksgiving
  • Holiday Appetizers
  • Holiday Breakfast
  • Holiday Drinks
  • Holiday Main Dish
  • Holiday Side Dish
  • Holiday Sweets
  • Game Day Recipes

By Cuisine

  • Asian
  • German
  • Italian
  • Mexican

By Diet

  • Gluten-Free
  • Low Carb
  • Vegetarian

By Meal Type

  • 30 Minute Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Easy Weeknight Meals
  • Freezer Meals
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Make Ahead

By Method

  • Air Fryer
  • Crockpot
  • Grilled
  • Instant Pot
  • One Pot
  • Sheet Pan
  • Stovetop
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop
  • Subscribe

Copyright © 2025 ยท The Fresh Cooky ยท Privacy & Disclosure Policy

9.9K shares
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Flipboard
  • Email

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

This worked exactly as written, thanks!
My family loved this!
Thank you for sharing this recipe.

Or write in your own words:

A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required