Bread Machine Roll Recipe
Inside: This is an easy bread machine roll recipe that requires little hands-on making from you. Let your machine do all the heavy work.
We have been loving this bread machine roll recipe this summer. It makes light and fluffy rolls, very quickly too I might add. I love the hands-off aspect of making these rolls. I don't have to knead them, just toss everything in the bread machine and walk away for a bit.
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Bread Machine Roll Recipe
We have been using these rolls for everything! From a side with our chili, which is why I first made them when I stop to think about it, to use them as hamburger buns, whatever you want to have rolls for.
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What You Need:
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tbsp margarine
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3 tsp yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups white flour
- 1 tsp salt
How to Make these Bread Machine Rolls
I put everything into my bread machine in the order I have it listed.
You don't want the salt right in there with your yeast or it can kill your yeast which is why I save the salt for last.
Every bread machine is different. I have had 3 now, and they each have their own settings, different times for each setting, etc.
In these pictures, I used the bread dough setting which just kneads the dough, with not a lot of rising time in there. You could also use the pizza dough setting or a dough setting. The pizza dough and dough setting as my old machine had, will include a rise time in a warm machine.
Grab a cookie sheet and some parchment paper. Roll out your dough, flattening it some. You want to cut it into equal-sized pieces. Mine are not the same size, but I'm okay with them.
Roll each piece into a ball. I flatten them down a little now and again before I bake so they have more of a flatter hamburger bun shape instead of balls.
Cover them, and leave them to rise for about 30 minutes in a warm place. I set them on top of my oven while it is pre-heating.
Bake at 400 for 12 minutes. If you are making larger rolls, I get 12 “regular” sized rolls out of this recipe, the 12 minutes bake time is perfect, if you make larger you may need to bake for a few minutes longer.
My kids love to eat these fresh from the oven with nothing on them. Who doesn't love anything bread-related fresh from the oven?
Tips for Perfect Rolls
- Consistency: Ensure the water is warm (not hot) to activate the yeast properly.
- Shaping: For uniform rolls, use a kitchen scale to weigh the dough pieces.
- Baking Time: Keep an eye on the rolls in the last few minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
Variations
- Whole Wheat Rolls: Substitute half of the white flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Herb Rolls: Add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) to the dough for extra flavor.
- Cheese Rolls: Mix 1/2 cup of shredded cheese into the dough before shaping the rolls.
Serving Suggestions
These soft and fluffy rolls are perfect for dinner rolls, sliders, or as a side for soups and stews. They’re also great for making mini sandwiches for lunchboxes or parties.
Make them smaller and bake for less time to change up how you use them.
Homemade Bread Machine Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tbsp margarine
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3 tsp yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups white flour
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Put everything into the bread machine in the order I have it listed.
- Use the dough setting.
- Grab a cookie sheet and some parchment paper. Roll out your dough, flattening it some. You want to cut it into equal-sized pieces. Mine are not the same size, but I'm okay with them.
- Roll each piece into a ball. I flatten them down a little now and again before I bake so they have more of a flatter hamburger bun shape instead of balls.
- Cover them, and leave them to rise for about 30 minutes in a warm place. I set them on top of my oven while it is pre-heating.
- Bake at 400 for 12 minutes. If you are making larger rolls, I get 12 “regular” sized rolls out of this recipe, the 12-minute bake time is perfect, if you make larger you may need to bake for a few minutes longer.
Notes
Variations
- Whole Wheat Rolls: Substitute half of the white flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Herb Rolls: Add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) to the dough for extra flavor.
- Cheese Rolls: Mix in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese into the dough before shaping the rolls.
Serving Suggestions
These soft and fluffy rolls are perfect for dinner rolls, sliders, or as a side for soups and stews. They’re also great for making mini sandwiches for lunchboxes or parties.
