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Fast Yeast Dinner Rolls

Fast Yeast Dinner Rolls

No need to wait hours for these Fast Yeast Dinner Rolls! 10 minutes to rise, 15 in the oven. Tender and light, a must-have for any dinner.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plus 2tbsp warm water
  • 1/3 cup oil I used olive oil
  • 2 tbsp yeast
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, oil, yeast and sugar. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
  • Mix in salt, egg and 2 cups of the flour. Stir well to combine.
  • Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  • Mix until the dough is well combined. You may also turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface to knead lightly.
  • Once dough is combined well, divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Shape into balls, keeping dough covered with plastic wrap or a towel.
  • Place shaped dough on greased baking sheets or 2, 9x13 baking dishes.
  • Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with a stick of salted butter. Place rolls on a wire rack to cool. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Keyword dinner rolls, fast, sides, yeast