Sometimes you just need warm, gooey cinnamon rolls without the hours of waiting. These Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the cozy little hack that brings all the cinnamon-sugar joy with half the effort.

Ingredients Needed

• Butter: Use salted butter, or add a few pinches of salt if you use unsalted butter.
• Brown Sugar: I prefer dark, but you can use light brown sugar.
• Add Nuts: Add ½ cup of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon sugar mixture for a nutty twist!
• Pumpkin Spice: Add ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ginger, and a pinch of cloves for that pumpkin spice flavor.

How to Make Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls

I’m obsessed with cinnamon rolls, but I’m not always in the mood for all the work. This recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep, and you’ll have gooey, soft cinnamon rolls ready in under 30 minutes!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Without breaking the rolls apart, slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Carefully lift the top half off the bottom half, keeping both halves intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls, cut side up, in the prepared baking pan.
2. Butter Bottom Half: Spread 5 tablespoons of the softened butter over the bottom half of the rolls. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle about ⅔ of the mixture evenly on top of the butter.
3. Top and Bake: Place the top half of the rolls onto the cinnamon sugar, then spread the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over the top, followed by the remaining ⅓ of the cinnamon sugar. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops.
4. Cream Cheese Frosting: While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth. Let the rolls sit for 2-3 minutes before frosting them and serving.

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Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey, frosted, and ready in under 30 minutes. These Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the shortcut you’ll be obsessed with.

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American, hawaiian

Keyword easy hawaiian cinnamon rolls, hawaiian cinnamon rolls, hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls, hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls recipe, hawaiian rolls recipe, kings hawaiian rolls cinnamon rolls, shortcut cinnamon rolls

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes minutes

Total Time 23 minutes minutes

Servings 12 rolls

Calories 184kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls
• ½ cup softened salted butter
• ⅔ cup brown sugar light or dark
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ⅙ teaspoon salt

Frosting

• 2 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon softened salted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• Without breaking the rolls apart, slice 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Carefully lift the top half off the bottom half, keeping both halves intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
• Spread 5 tablespoons of the ½ cup softened salted butter over the bottom half of the rolls.
• Combine ⅔ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and ⅙ teaspoon salt in a small bowl and sprinkle about ⅔ of the mixture evenly on top of the butter. Place the top half of the rolls onto the cinnamon sugar, then spread the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over the top, followed by the remaining ⅓ of the cinnamon sugar.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops.
• While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by using a hand mixer to beat 2 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon softened salted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until smooth.
• Let the rolls sit for 2-3 minutes before spreading the frosting over them and serving.

Notes

• Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Reheat: Warm in the microwave in 20–30 second bursts until heated through.
• Make Ahead: Assemble through step 4, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add 3–4 minutes to the bake time the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a fun twist on the classic, with sweet, buttery rolls that stay soft inside and turn golden outside. Instead of cutting them up, which made them too soggy, I used the whole rolls for the best texture. The real game changer was pairing them with my homemade coconut buttermilk syrup for an extra indulgent touch.

Should I slice the rolls or leave them whole?

I tested these Hawaiian French toast rolls dredged whole as well as slicing each roll into 3 slices and dredging each of those before cooking. I stuck with the whole roll because the little slices soaked up a lot of the egg mixture and ended up too soggy for my liking. If you like extra, extra custardy french toast, you should try it with slices instead of the whole roll!

Ingredients Needed

How to Make Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Hawaiin rolls have become a staple in my home. We use them for quick little sandwiches, rolls for dinner, or just to snack on. This French toast recipe made perfect sense! The sweet flavor and light and fluffy texture of the rolls perfectly complement French toast.

1. Whisk to Combine: Add the eggs, half & half,  vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
2. Melt Butter: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter to the skillet, starting with 1 tablespoon, and let it melt.
3. Dip Rolls In Egg Mixture: Dredge the rolls one at a time in the egg custard mixture and place them in the butter.
4. Cook and Serve: Cook for about 1 minute per side or until golden brown. Continue with the remaining rolls, adding more butter to the skillet as needed. Dust the French toast with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of syrup.

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Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a fun twist on the classic, with sweet, buttery rolls that stay soft on the inside and caramelized outside.

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword baked french toast, easy french toast, custard french toast, french toast, dinner roll french toast, easy french toast, easy french toast recipe, French toast, Hawaiian Roll french toast, hawaiian roll french toast recipe, king’s hawaiian roll french toast

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 273kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup half & half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

• Add 3 large eggs, ½ cup half & half, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet, starting with 1 tablespoon, and let it melt.
• Dredge 12 Hawaiian rolls one at a time in the egg mixture and place them in the butter. Cook for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Continue with the remaining roll slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
• Dust the French toast with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and maple syrup or coconut buttermilk syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Lion House Rolls are the best dinner rolls for holiday meals or any occasion. These buttery, super-soft rolls are perfect for soaking up delicious soups, sauces, and gravy!

Homemade Lion House Rolls Ingredients

The foundation of these rolls consists of flour, milk, and butter, creating a soft, buttery texture and rich flavor. These ingredients are likely staples in your pantry. For precise measurements, refer to the bottom of the post.

• Whole Milk: Used to activate the yeast and also a little bit in the egg wash. Whole milk is preferred, but you can use 2% milk.
• Butter: Use softened unsalted butter for the dough and melted salted butter to brush on the rolls after baking.
• Granulated Sugar: Feeds the yeast and adds sweetness to the dough. If you prefer your dinner rolls to be saltier, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
• Active dry yeast: Makes the dough rise. You could also use the same amount of instant yeast, 2 1/4 teaspoons.
• Egg: Used as a binding agent to give the rolls structure, moisture, and a rich depth of flavor.
• Flour: All-purpose flour is fine in this recipe.
• Salt: Enhances the flavors.

How to Make Lion House Rolls

These classic dinner rolls are simple to make, with easy steps that deliver bakery-quality results. Whether served fresh from the oven or saved for later, they are sure to become a family favorite.

Dough

1. Combine: Add the warmed milk, yeast, and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer, cover it with a towel, and let it rest for about 5 minutes. The mixture should become frothy.
2. Mix: When the yeast is ready, add 1/2 cup of softened butter, egg, 3 cups of flour, and salt. Fit the mixer with the dough hook attachment and mix at medium-low speed until the dough begins to come together.
3. Mix: As the dough comes together, you may need to add more flour. Start with a few tablespoons at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl. When the dough is formed, increase medium speed and mix for an additional 3-4 minutes.
4. Let Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl with butter or vegetable oil. Add the dough to the bowl, cover, and let it rest for about an hour until it doubles in size. While the dough rests, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and prepare a clean work surface where the dough can be rolled out.

Rolls

5. Roll: When the Lion House roll dough is doubled in size, dump it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 12×15-inch rectangle. Brush the melted butter onto the surface of the dough slab.
6. Cut: Cut the slab into four sections, in half vertically and then horizontally. Then, cut each of these quarters into three rectangles. They should be about 2 ½x6-inches.
7. Shape: Roll the little rectangles up and place them, seam side down, on the parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Cover and let the rolls rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The rolls should be larger and fluffy but not touching. While the rolls rise, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. When the rolls are ready, bake them for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove the rolls from the oven and brush the tops with additional butter.

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Lion House Rolls

Lion House Rolls are buttery and super soft, and are perfect for soaking up delicious soups, sauces and gravy. Your family will love them!

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword dinner rolls, lion house rolls, lion house rolls recipe, rolls

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Proofing Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12 rolls

Calories 222kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup whole milk warmed but not hot
• 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 large beaten egg
• 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 teaspoons unsalted butter melted for brushing

Instructions

• Add the warmed 1 ¼ cup whole milk, 1 packet active dry yeast and ¼ cup granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer, cover with a towel, and let it rest for about 5 minutes, the mixture should become frothy.
• When the yeast is ready, add ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 large beaten egg, 3-4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Fit the mixer with the dough hook attachment and mix at medium-low speed until the dough begins to come together.
• As the dough comes together, you may need to add more flour; start with a few tablespoons at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl. When the dough is formed, increase the speed to medium and mix for an additional 3-4 minutes.
• Lightly oil a large bowl with 3 teaspoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil. Add the dough to the bowl, cover, and let it rest for about an hour until it doubles in size. While the dough rests, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and prepare a clean work surface where the dough can be rolled out.
• When the dough is doubled in size, dump it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 12×15-inch rectangle. Brush the melted butter onto the surface of the dough slab.
• Cut the slab into four sections, in half vertically and then horizontally. Then, cut each of these quarters into three rectangles. They should be about 2 ½ x 6-inches.
• Roll the little rectangles up and place them, seam side down, on the parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Cover and let the rolls rise for 45 minutes-1 hour. The rolls should be larger and fluffy but not touching.
• While the rolls rise, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. When the rolls are ready, bake them for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove the rolls from the oven and brush the tops with additional butter.

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Notes

Originally Posted December 9, 2020

Updated December 16, 2024

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Perfectly soft buttery rolls will be your classic go-to roll recipe! They are tender fluffy, and baked with a buttery golden top. These rolls are sure to be a family favorite!

If you want a really big, soft, buttery roll, then this is the recipe for you. Homemade rolls are the best part of any meal! Need more delicious roll recipes? Try my amazing 1-Hour Rolls, these Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls, or Parker House Rolls for your next dinner.

Perfectly Soft Buttery Rolls

These perfectly soft buttery rolls are truly the most amazing homemade rolls you will ever make! What makes them perfectly soft and buttery? The addition of the fats from the milk, butter, and eggs makes them extra tender, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. These rolls are a labor of love, but definitely worth it when you bite into the pillowy roll! If you’re new to working with yeast, don’t be intimidated because this is a great recipe and I walk you through all the steps. They turn out beautifully no matter what!

You will be known for these perfectly soft buttery rolls when you share them with family and friends! Make them for holiday meals, special occasions, or whenever you want a comforting warm homemade roll. Slather your rolls with honey butter, jam, or this cinnamon honey butter.

What You Need to Make Perfect Rolls

Don’t let working with yeast scare you. It’s super simple and these rolls can’t get any easier. You’ll have perfectly soft buttery rolls in no time. Most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry ready to go.

• Whole Milk: Warmed but not hot! Warm it between 80 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Sugar: This is necessary for the yeast to activate.
• Active Dry Yeast: Use 2 ¼ teaspoons or 1 packet for this recipe.
• All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour is best to achieve fluffy soft rolls.
• Salt: Salt is essential for bread to have flavor.
• Unsalted Butter: melted but not hot
• Large Eggs: It helps to beat the eggs before adding them to the dough ingredients.
• Butter: To brush on the tops of the rolls!

Let’s Make Perfectly Soft Buttery Rolls

The best roll recipes take time, especially when it needs time to rise, so don’t rush it. This will ensure a nice light fluffy interior when you allow the air pockets to form during rising. I promise it will be worth the wait! I can’t wait for you to make these perfectly soft buttery rolls!

Prepare and Raise the Dough

1. Proof the Milk, Sugar, and Yeast: In a medium bowl mix together the milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it rest until the yeast has become foamy and active.
2. Combine the Flour and Salt: In the bowl of the stand mixer, add 3 cups of the flour then whisk in the salt. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Using the dough hook attachment mix on low until the dough begins to come together.
3. Knead the Flour Mixture, Yeast Mixture, Butter, and Eggs: Pour in the butter and eggs. Then add the remaining flour ¼ cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixer. The dough will still be slightly tacky, you may not use all of the flour.
4. Cover and Raise the Dough: Remove the dough from the bowl and add it to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with saran wrap or a damp cloth. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to an hour.

Shape and Raise the Rolls

1. Divide and Shape Dough Balls: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and punch it down to release the air. Divide into 15 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
2. Raise the Rolls: Grease a 9X13-inch baking dish with butter. Evenly arrange the rolls in the prepared pan. Cover the rolls and let them rise until they are doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the Rolls

1. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. The temperature of the rolls out of the oven should be 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Brush with Butter and Enjoy: Remove the perfect soft buttery rolls from the oven and brush with additional melted butter. Enjoy warm!

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Perfectly Soft Buttery Rolls

Perfectly soft buttery rolls will be your classic go-to roll recipe! They are tender fluffy, and baked with a buttery golden top. These rolls are sure to be a family favorite!

Course Appetizer, Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

proofing time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings 15 rolls

Calories 276kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup whole milk, warmed but not hot
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast, 2 ¼ teaspoons
• 6 cups all purpose flour, divided
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted but not hot
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for brushing on rolls

Instructions

Prepare and Raise the Dough

• In a medium bowl, mix together 1 ½ cup whole milk,⅓ cup sugar, and 1 package active dry yeast,. Let it rest until the yeast has become foamy and active.
• In the bowl of the stand mixer, add 3 cups of the 6 cups all purpose flour, then whisk in 2 teaspoons salt. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low until the dough begins to come together.
• Pour in 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 2 large eggs,. Then add the remaining flour ¼ cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixer. The dough will still be slightly tacky. You may not use all of the flour.
• Remove the dough from the bowl and add it to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with saran wrap or a damp cloth. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to an hour.

Shape and Raise the Rolls

• Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and punch it down to release the air. Divide into 15 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
• Grease a 9X13-inch baking dish with butter. Evenly arrange the rolls in the prepared pan. Cover the rolls and let them rise until they are doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the Rolls

• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. The temperature of the rolls out of the oven should be 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove the rolls from the oven and brush with the melted 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Updated on March 20, 2024

Originally Posted on November 12, 2019

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

These jalapeño popper rolls are filled with a cream cheese mixture including bacon, cheese, and diced jalapeño and rolled up in crescent dough. Baked then brushed with garlic butter…everyone will devour them! 

Jalapeño popper rolls make a great appetizer because they’re the perfect handheld size. I love making roll-ups or pinwheels to serve parties or on game day. Some other favorites are these ham and Swiss pinwheels, or my chicken bacon ranch pinwheels. And for a sweet pinwheel try these sweet peanut butter ones.

Jalapeño Popper Crescent Rolls

If we’re having people over to watch a game, we’re making these jalapeño popper rolls! They are so easy to make and everyone always requests them. Stuffed with a cream cheese jalapeño popper mixture then rolled in a crescent roll. The jalapeño popper crescent rolls come out warm and oozing with cheese. Brushed with garlic butter on top, you won’t be able to stop at one bite!

You can’t beat classic jalapeño popper flavors. Whether you’re hosting a party or a game day, jalapeno popper recipes are always a favorite! Try making this dip, my mac and cheese, yummy cheeseball, or my classic jalapeño popper recipe.

Ingredients You Will Need

Have these simple ingredients on hand so you can whip these up for a delicious meal or snack anytime! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Cream Cheese: The base of the creamy mixture spread for the rolls.
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Melts and makes the rolls cheesy and gooey.
• Bacon: Pre-cooked crumbled bacon works wonders.
• Jalapeño: Deseeded and diced small.
• Salt: Salt and savory go well together.
• Ground Pepper: Seasons the flavors.
• Garlic Powder: Adds a garlic flavor that is SO good!
• Crescent Roll Dough: Refrigerated crescent dough makes this recipe so much easier. Preferably the crescent roll sheets.
• Salted Butter: Melted to brush on top of the rolls.
• Minced Garlic: Adds flavor to the butter.
• Chopped Parsley: Fresh herbs brighten the butter glaze and add a pop of color!

Jalapeño Popper Rolls Recipe

Jalapeno popper rolls are super easy to make and the result is incredible! They emerge, crispy on the outside and oh-so-melty on the inside. And the flavors are out of this world! These are my most requested appetizers when we host the Super Bowl. I can’t wait for you to make them!

1. Preheat Oven/ Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 pan with pan spray and set aside.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: Combined cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until fully mixed.
3. Spread, Roll, and Cut the Rolls: Open the crescent rolls and pinch the perforated seams together if necessary. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough. Roll it up tightly and use a serrated knife to cut each section of dough into 9 rolls.
4. Bake and Make the Garlic Butter: Place in the pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Meanwhile combine the butter, garlic, and parsley.
5. Brush the Rolls with the Butter Mixture: Brush the butter mixture over the rolls right when they come out of the oven. Let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Jalapeño Popper Rolls

These jalapeño popper rolls are filled with a cream cheese mixture including bacon, cheese, and diced jalapeño and rolled up in crescent dough. Baked then brushed with garlic butter…everyone will devour them! 

Course Appetizer

Keyword jalapeno popper rolls

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 9 rolls

Calories 299kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• ⅓ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ⅓ cup jalapenos, deseeded and diced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (8 ounce) can crescent roll dough, preferably crescent roll sheets
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 pan with pan spray and set aside.
• Combine the 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup bacon, ⅓ cup jalapenos, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder until fully mixed.
• Open the 1 (8 ounce) can crescent roll dough, and pinch the perforated seams together if necessary. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough. Roll it up tightly and use a serrated knife to cut each section of dough into nine rolls.
• Place in the pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons salted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic, and 1 teaspoon parsley,.
• Brush the butter mixture over the rolls right when they come out of the oven. Let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Buttery, crumbly, and golden-brown, these classic biscuits are the backbone of any dish! It’s a tried and true recipe you’ll be coming back to all the time.

Once you start making homemade rolls and biscuits, you’ll never go back! Next you’ll have to try these 1-hour rolls or 7-Up Biscuits!

Tried and True Homemade Biscuits

Why use this recipe for classic biscuits? Well, it’s simple. It’s got all the right ingredients in all the right amounts. Cold butter for fluffy layers? Check. Buttermilk for a little tang and a tender crumb? Check. A light touch with the dough? Double check!

Trust me, these biscuits won’t let you down. Make a batch and they’ll be light, airy, and oh-so-buttery, with a golden brown crust that practically begs you to break it open and slather it with butter. Eat them on their own, as a side, or in biscuits and gravy! The options are endless.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe for classic biscuits only uses 5 simple ingredients. You may already have everything you need! (Exact measurements are in the recipe card at the end of the post.)

• All-Purpose Flour: To give the biscuits structure.
• Baking Powder: So the dough rises properly.
• Salt: Elevates all the flavors and keeps your homemade biscuits from tasting bland.
• Unsalted Butter: Creates those delicious flaky layers. The butter needs to be chilled for this to happen.
• Buttermilk: Adds moisture, richness, and a touch of flavor to the dough.
• Melted Butter for Brushing: For the perfect golden brown finishing touch!

How to Make Classic Biscuits

These homemade biscuits are super easy to make and take just over 30 minutes from start to finish. The perfect complement to any hearty dinner!

1. Preheat Oven, Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and then prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add Butter: Using a cheese grater, grate the cold butter into the flour mixture. Then use a pastry cutter or the back of a fork to “cut” the butter into the flour.
4. Mix: Once the butter is incorporated add the buttermilk. Then use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the buttermilk into the dough. Stop mixing just before it all comes together, so the dough is shaggy and crumbly.
5. Knead: Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead the dough with your hands to bring it together. Be careful not to overwork the dough or handle it too much because you want the butter to stay as cold as possible.
6. Cut: Roll the dough out on the floured surface until 1 inch thick. Then using a 3-inch biscuit cutter or cup, cut the biscuits. Gather the dough scraps and then form them into a ball. Roll out the dough again and repeat the cutting process until all your dough is used up.
7. Add to Pan: Place the biscuits onto the prepared sheet pan, spaced 1 inch apart.
8. Brush With Butter: Brush melted butter on top of each biscuit.
9. Bake: Bake the biscuits until lightly golden brown on top and bottom, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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25 minutes

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Classic Biscuit

Buttery, crumbly, and golden-brown, these classic biscuits are the backbone of any dish! It’s a tried and true recipe you’ll be coming back to all the time.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword classic biscuit, classic biscuits

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6 biscuits

Calories 367kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons salted butter for brushing

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Using a cheese grater, grate ½ cup unsalted butter, into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or the back of a fork to "cut" the butter into the flour.
• Once the butter is incorporated, add 1 cup buttermilk. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the buttermilk into the dough. Stop mixing just before it all comes together. The dough should be shaggy and crumbly at this point.
• Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead the dough with your hands to bring it together. Be careful not to overwork the dough or handle it too much because you want the butter to stay as cold as possible.
• Roll the dough out on the floured surface until 1 inch thick. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter or cup, cut the biscuits. Gather the dough scraps and form them into a ball. Roll out the dough again and repeat the cutting process until all your dough is used up.
• Place the biscuits onto the prepared sheet pan, spaced 1 inch apart.
• Brush some of the melted 2 tablespoons salted butter on top of each biscuit.
• Bake the biscuits until lightly golden brown on top and bottom, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg

These 1-hour dinner rolls are the perfect solution for making fresh bread in a pinch! This easy and delicious roll recipe will become your new favorite and is perfect for any occasion.

Homemade dinner rolls are a necessity for every meal. For a roll on the sweeter side, try my amazing Hawaiian sweet rolls, or these copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are always a hit! Or, for that perfect in-between buttery goodness, go for my perfect dinner rolls.

Easy 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

These 1-hour dinner rolls are the solution for that tasty homemade flavor without all the prep time! I LOVE the flavor and texture of homemade rolls but it can get pretty time-consuming. Good news! With just a little rapid-rise yeast and simple ingredients, you can recreate the soft, buttery texture of fresh rolls with just 40 minutes of prep time.

This is a great place to start for easing into the world of baking bread. Getting the perfect dough and working with yeast can sometimes be a bit tricky! This 1-hour dinner roll recipe takes the guesswork and long proofing times away with the use of rapid-rise yeast and just a few simple instructions. Perfect for any dinner, dipping in some tomato soup, or even for enjoying with a little honey butter or jam.

Ingredients For 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

No grocery trip is required here! 1-hour dinner rolls are amazing because they use super simple ingredients. All individual measurements are in the printable recipe card below.

• All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour works great for achieving that light, fluffy bread texture.
• Granulated Sugar: Needed for activating your yeast!
• Rapid Rise Yeast: Be doubly sure you’ve got rapid rise yeast and not active dry yeast. This will change the conditions necessary to make your dough.
• Salt: Salt is added to enhance the rolls’ overall flavor.
• Milk: Milk is a vital part of your dough and makes your rolls more tender. You can use any kind of milk here! Even dairy-free options like oat milk, almond milk, or cashew milk.
• Unsalted Butter: Added to dough for a rich flavor and soft texture. Additionally, butter is needed to melt and brush on top! This gives your rolls that bakery-worthy shine.

How to Make 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

The steps to make these 1-hour rolls are really straightforward. You’ll have hot, buttery rolls fresh from the oven in no time! It’s the perfect recipe whether it’s your first time making them or you’re a seasoned cook! Honestly, all they need from you is a little love. The simple ingredients will do the rest!

Preparing Dough

1. Preheat Oven/ Prepare the Pan: Let’s make some tasty rolls! First, set your oven to warm. Or as low as you can set it if you don’t have a warm option, about 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray then set aside.
2. Prepare Yeast Mixture: In the bowl of your stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
3. Combine with Milk and Butter: In another bowl, combine the warm milk and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Using the dough hook on low, slowly add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for about 4 minutes or so, until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is still very sticky, add more flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
4. Rest: Once you have achieved a smooth dough, cover the bowl then let rest for about 5-10 minutes.
5. Divide: Once the dough has rested, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough as evenly as you can into 15 pieces. I like to use a kitchen scale so I can get them equal in size. Weigh the whole ball of dough in grams then divide it by 15. That’s the weight each roll should be. Shape each piece into a ball and pinch the dough together on the bottom.

Baking

1. Let Rise in the Oven: Next, place the dough balls into the baking pan and use your fingers to rub a little bit of water over the tops of the balls so they don’t dry out while baking. Then, transfer them to the warm oven and let them rise for 20 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if they have not doubled in size after 20. I find it helpful to use a spray bottle to spray the bottom of the oven to create steam to help the rolls rise faster.
2. Bake: Remove the risen rolls from the oven and bump the heat up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. As soon as the oven has preheated, bake the rolls for 16-18 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Brush with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.

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1 Hour Dinner Rolls

1-hour rolls are the perfect solution for making fresh bread in a pinch! This easy and delicious roll recipe will become your new favorite, just in time for the holidays!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword dinner rolls, easy dinner rolls

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 3 minutes minutes

Servings 15 Rolls

Calories 168kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 1 tablespoon rapid rise yeast
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cup milk, warmed
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided

Instructions

• Set the oven to warm or alternately as low as you can set it if you don’t have a warm option, about 170 degrees Farhenheit. Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with pan spray and set it aside.
• In the bowl of your mixer whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
• In another bowl combine the warm milk and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Using the dough hook on low, slowly add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for about 4 minutes or so, until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is still very sticky, add more flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
• Once you have achieved a smooth dough, cover the bowl and let rest for about 5-10 minutes.
• Once the dough has rested, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough as evenly as you can into 15 pieces. I like to use a kitchen scale so I can get them equal in size. Weigh the whole ball of dough in grams and then divide it by 15. That’s the weight each roll should be. Shape each piece into a ball and pinch the dough together on the bottom.
• Place the dough balls into the baking pan and use your fingers to rub a little bit of water over the tops of the balls so they don’t dry out while baking. Transfer to the warm oven and let rise for 20 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if they have not doubled in size after 20. I find it can be helpful to use a spray bottle to spray the bottom of the oven to create steam to help the rolls rise faster.
• Remove the risen rolls from the oven and bump the heat up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. As soon as the oven has preheated, bake the rolls for 16-18 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Brush with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.

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Updated on November 17, 2023

Originally Posted on November 11, 2021

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

These soft and fluffy sweet potato rolls are brushed with a brown sugar glaze and will melt in your mouth! Adding sweet potatoes to the dough results in the most incredible texture. Meet your new favorite dinner roll!

Sweet potatoes are such a versatile ingredient that I love to use! It’s great for baking and cooking. Make my sweet potato pilaf, this casserole, or these easy sweet potato chips in the air fryer.

What Are Sweet Potato Rolls?

The addition of sweet potatoes to this bread dough is life-changing! The moisture in potatoes results in the fluffiest rolls with an INCREDIBLE texture. You will love the subtle sweetness and color the sweet potatoes add. However, the best part is the brown sugar glaze! It’s buttery and sweet with a hint of cinnamon. The perfect compliment to these rolls.

These sweet potato rolls are the world’s softest rolls! One bite of these warm sweet potato rolls and you’ll agree. If you’re looking for more roll recipes to make, try these easy 1-hour rolls. You’ll also love these Parker house rolls or everyone’s favorite Texas Roadhouse copycat rolls.

Ingredients in Sweet Potato Rolls

These ingredients are really simple, and you probably already have them all on hand. These are the perfect rolls to make ahead to enjoy with dinner or for Thanksgiving. Your guests will LOVE these fluffy rolls! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Rolls

• Active Dry Yeast: You will activate this yeast with some warm milk.
• Sweet Potatoes: Dice, cook, and mash the sweet potatoes to add to the dough.
• Sugar: You will add this in with the yeast.
• Whole Milk: Your milk should be warm, not hot! Otherwise, it will kill the yeast.
• Butter: I used unsalted butter in this roll recipe.
• Flour: I used all-purpose flour in these sweet potato rolls.
• Salt: This will enhance the flavor of the ingredients.

Brown Sugar Glaze

• Butter: Melt the butter for the glaze so that you can brush it on the rolls.
• Brown Sugar: Sweetens the glaze giving it a golden caramel flavor.
• Cinnamon: Adds delicious flavor to the glaze.

How to Make Sweet Potato Rolls

There may be a lot of steps to making these sweet potato rolls, but they are surprisingly easier than you think! The dough comes together quickly then it just needs time to rise. You’ll have the softest homemade rolls ready to enjoy in no time.

Prepare the Dough

1. Dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes, I used 2 small sweet potatoes. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the sweet potatoes, and boil until it is fork tender. Mash the boiled sweet potato until smooth.
2. Mix the active dry yeast, sugar, and warm milk in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit until it starts to froth, about 5 minutes. This indicates that your yeast is active and ready to use.
3. To the yeast mixture, add the mashed sweet potato, butter, 3 ½ cups flour, and salt. Using a dough hook, mix on low until combined. Determine at this point whether or not you want to add additional flour. If the dough isn’t pulling away from the mixer, add flour in ¼ cup at a time.
4. Once the dough has the desired texture, mix for an additional 2 to 4 minutes on a medium speed to develop the gluten.

Rise the Dough

1. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and put it into a separate, lightly greased bowl. Cover your dough with plastic wrap or a warm damp towel and let it rest for about an hour until the dough doubles in size.
2. Once the dough doubles in size, remove it from the bowl and fold. The goal of a fold is to degas and stretch the dough slightly then form it back into a ball. This helps develop the gluten. Return it back to the bowl and let it rest for another half hour.
3. While the dough rests, prepare your pan. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Shape and Rise the Sweet Potato Rolls

1. Once the dough has risen again, dump it onto a lightly floured surface and stretch slightly into a square, about 12 inches by 12 inches. Cut 12 rolls out of the dough.
2. Roll the sections of dough into balls and place them, evenly spaced, onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. Cover the sweet potato rolls and let them proof until about double in size. While the rolls are proofing, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake and Brush With Glaze

1. When the rolls are about double in size, place them in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. The rolls should be a light golden brown and have an internal temperature of 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. While the rolls are baking, make the brown sugar glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
3. When the sweet potato rolls are finished baking, brush them generously with the brown sugar glaze. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.

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Sweet Potato Rolls

These soft and fluffy sweet potato rolls are brushed with a brown sugar glaze and will melt in your mouth! Adding sweet potatoes to the dough results in the most incredible texture. Meet your new favorite dinner roll!

Course Appetizer, Bread

Keyword sweet potato rolls

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Resting time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours

Servings 12 rolls

Calories 124kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup whole milk warm
• ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
• 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Brown sugar glaze

• ¼ cup salted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

• Dice 2 cups sweet potatoes, into 1-inch cubes, I used 2 small sweet potatoes. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the sweet potatoes, and boil until it is fork tender. Drain the water and mash the boiled sweet potato until smooth.
• Mix 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, and warm 1 cup whole milk in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let it sit until it starts to froth, about 5 minutes. This indicates that your yeast is active and ready to use.
• To the yeast mixture, add the mashed sweet potato, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon salt. Using a dough hook, mix on low until combined. Determine at this point whether or not you want to add additional flour. If the dough isn’t pulling away from the mixer, add flour in ¼ cup at a time.
• Once the dough has the desired texture, mix for an additional 2 to 4 minutes on a medium speed to develop the gluten.

Rise the Dough

• Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and put it into a separate, lightly greased bowl. Cover your dough with plastic wrap or a warm, damp towel and let it rest for about an hour until the dough doubles in size.
• Once the dough doubles in size, remove it from the bowl and fold. The goal of a fold is to degas and stretch the dough slightly, then form it back into a ball. This helps develop the gluten. Return it back to the bowl and let it rest for another half hour.
• While the dough rests, prepare your pan. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Shape and Rise the Rolls

• Once the dough has risen again, dump it onto a lightly floured surface and stretch it slightly into a square, about 12 inches by 12 inches. Cut 12 rolls out of the dough.
• Roll the sections of dough into balls and place them, evenly spaced, onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Cover rolls and let proof until about double in size. While the rolls are proofing, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake and Brush With Glaze

• When the rolls are about double in size, place them in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. The rolls should be a light golden brown and have an internal temperature of 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
• While the rolls are baking, make the brown sugar glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup salted butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
• When the rolls are finished baking, brush them generously with the brown sugar glaze. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3416IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.3mg

These airy, cream-filled pastries are called maritozzi and a must-make for any dessert lover. The buns have a soft, tender texture that pairs perfectly with the luscious vanilla filling! Top them off with a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet Italian treat that everyone will love.

For more cream-filled treats, try these clothespin cookies or homemade cannoli!

What are Maritozzi?

Maritozzi (also known as maritozzo) are these amazing sweet buns that come all the way from Rome, Italy. They’ve been a favorite treat for ages, especially around Easter time. These babies are made from a dough that’s super rich and sweet, with sugar, eggs, and butter mixed in. Once they’re baked up all nice and golden, you’ll find they have this soft and fluffy texture that’s just heavenly. But here’s the best part: they’re usually sliced open and filled with whipped cream. Sounds absolutely delicious, right?

So, when you’re craving a sweet, buttery pastry, making maritozzi is the way to go. Trust me, it’s the best use of carbs and sugar. Once these rolls are filled with cream and dusted with powdered sugar, they go fast, so be sure to grab one for yourself! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing dessert! It’s so simple, but so satisfying.

Ingredients Needed

Each ingredient plays a special role in making maritozzi deliciously irresistible, giving them their softness, sweetness, and creamy goodness. I love how simple this ingredient list is! No grocery trip required. Note: find measurements in the recipe card below.

• Milk (Lukewarm): Adds moisture and also helps activate the yeast for the dough to rise.
• Instant Yeast: Makes the dough fluffy and light by causing it to rise.
• All-Purpose Flour: Gives structure to the dough and makes it soft and tender.
• Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the dough and helps activate the yeast. Also gives a nice golden color when baked.
• Salt: Enhances the flavor of the dough. Just a pinch is all you need!
• Eggs (Large, Room Temperature): Makes the dough rich, moist, and holds it together.
• Salted Butter (Room Temperature): Adds richness, flavor, and moisture to the dough. You can’t go wrong with buttery rolls!
• Egg Yolk (in addition to the whole eggs): Makes the dough richer, more flavorful, and gives it a nice color.
• Egg Wash: Brushing it on top gives the buns a shiny, golden appearance when baked.
• Heavy Whipping Cream (Chilled): Whipped into a creamy filling that adds a luscious and decadent texture.
• Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the cream filling and adds a nice touch when dusted on top.
• Vanilla Paste: Enhances the flavor of the cream filling with a rich and aromatic vanilla taste.

How to Make Maritozzi

It’s a labor of love to make homemade maritozzi! It’s so fun to see the dough rise and then become nice and golden brown in the oven. Of course, the best part is filling them with whipped cream and enjoying them with your family!

1. Activate Yeast: Combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside for the yeast to bloom.
2. Dough Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 2 ¼ cup of flour, salt, yeast mixture, whole eggs, and egg yolk. Use the paddle attachment to mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Add in Butter: Switch to the dough hook and mix on low while you add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon or two of flour to help it come together.
4. Knead: Once the butter has been absorbed and you’ve added any additional flour needed, let the mixer knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until a soft dough forms. Remove the dough from the mixer and form into a ball.
5. Proof: Add a tablespoon of oil to a large bowl and add the dough ball, turning it until it’s completely covered in oil. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let it rise for 1 ½-2 hours.
6. Shape into Buns, Proof Again: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide into 10 equal portions. Form into balls and place on two parchment lined baking sheets. At this point you can spray some plastic wrap with pan spray, cover the dough, and leave it in the refrigerator overnight to proof or you can cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Baking

1. Preheat Oven, Add Egg Wash: Once the dough balls have doubled in size, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Make an egg wash from 1 egg yolk whisked together with ¼ cup of water and gently brush the tops of the buns.
2. Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely after removing from the oven.

Cream Filling

• Whip: In a large bowl, whip together the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla paste until medium-stiff peaks form.
• Fill: To assemble the maritozzi buns, slice down through the center of the top of the buns, cutting about ¾ of the way through. Open the buns and fill with the cream, using the flat end of a spatula to make the cream even with the cut edges of the buns.
• Enjoy: Dust maritozzi with additional powdered sugar and enjoy.

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Maritozzi

These airy, cream-filled pastries are called maritozzi and a must-make for any dessert lover. The buns have a soft, tender texture that pairs perfectly with the luscious vanilla filling! Top them off with a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet Italian treat that everyone will love.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian, Italian American, roman

Keyword maritozzi, maritozzi recipe, maritozzo

Prep Time 4 hours hours

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 4 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 354kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup milk lukewarm
• 1 teaspoon instant yea​​st
• 2 ¼-½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 egg yolk in addition to the whole eggs
• ½ cup salted butter room temperature
• Egg wash

Cream Filling

• 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream chilled
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla paste

Instructions

• Combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside for the yeast to bloom.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 2 ¼ cup of flour, salt, yeast mixture, whole eggs, and egg yolk. Use the paddle attachment to mix until a shaggy dough forms.
• Switch to the dough hook and mix on low while you add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon or two of flour to help it come together.
• Once the butter has been absorbed and you’ve added any additional flour needed, let the mixer knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until a soft dough forms. Remove the dough from the mixer and form into a ball.
• Add a tablespoon of oil to a large bowl and add the dough ball, turning it until it’s completely covered in oil. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let it rise for 1 ½-2 hours.
• Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide into 10 equal portions. Form into balls and place on two parchment lined baking sheets. At this point you can spray some plastic wrap with pan spray, cover the dough, and leave it in the refrigerator overnight to proof or you can cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• Once the dough balls have doubled in size, preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Make an egg wash from 1 egg yolk whisked together with ¼ cup of water and gently brush the tops of the buns.
• Bake for 22-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely after removing from the oven.

Cream Filling

• In a large bowl, whip together the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla paste until medium-stiff peaks form.
• To assemble the buns, slice down through the center of the top of the buns, cutting about ¾ of the way through. Open the buns and fill with the cream, using the flat end of a spatula to make the cream even with the cut edges of the buns.
• Dust with additional powdered sugar and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Easy, delicious, and adorably festive, this Dinner Roll Wreath is perfect for holiday dinners! Warm and soft rolls arranged to look like a wreath are sure to spruce up your holiday dinner table.

Bread is one of my favorite things to make. It is so satisfying to watch the dough rise, and come out of the oven golden and delicious. It also makes the house smell like a dream! If you love making bread or want to give it a try, you’ve got to try this Cinnamon Bread, or this perfect for fall Apple Bread, or one of my favorites, this Amish Friendship Bread.

Dinner Roll Wreath

This just might be your new Christmas dinner tradition! It’s so simple to make and it turns out absolutely stunning. It’s easy to make ahead of time so that it’s ready for the big day. Not to mention how gorgeous it looks as a centerpiece for your table. It’s not a complicated recipe either. You don’t need to be a pro at making bread for these rolls to turn out perfectly soft, fluffy, and delicious.

I love Christmas dinner, fit with a juicy Apricot Glazed Ham and tons of sides (mashed potatoes always make an appearance). If you are getting tired of repeats, or just want to start a new tradition this is the recipe for you. This dinner roll wreath saved my table and my holiday spirit. It is so fun to make and each year you can garnish or flavor it differently. This recipe will never get tired!

Ingredients

I bet you already have all of these recipes in your pantry! Well, you might have to go out and get some yeast if you aren’t a frequent bread maker. But other than that, you’ve got everything you need to make a new holiday tradition! For exact measurements, see the recipe card below.

• All-Purpose Flour: It’s the easiest to work with for this recipe.
• Granulated Sugar: A little sugar helps the bread to rise better and gives it a nice flavor.
• Rapid Rise Yeast: You want to get rapid rise because we are only doing one rise for this recipe.
• Salt: A little salt brings out all the great flavors in this bread.
• Milk: Your milk should be warm, which means between 110 and 120 degrees. It should be warm to the touch but not hot.
• Butter: You will want to use unsalted butter.
• Italian Seasoning: This blend makes a great savory flavor in the bread.
• Fresh Rosemary: This is for garnish around the rolls. It looks like a pine tree branch so it’s perfect for the season.
• Fresh Cranberries or Pomegranate Seeds: These add a great pop of color, and awesome flavor too. Something red on your wreath is a must!

Dinner Roll Wreath Recipe

If you haven’t made bread before, don’t be intimidated! You can totally make this dinner roll wreath, and I’ve written out each step with lots of details so that it will be easy to follow. You will be so happy with how it turns out!

Make the Dough

1. Prep Baking Station: Set the oven to warm, or as low as it will go if you don’t have a warm option (about 170℉). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray a small glass (oven-safe) bowl or storage dish with cooking spray and place upside down in the center of the baking sheet. Set aside.
2. Mix Dough: In the bowl of a mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In another bowl, combine the warm milk and 6 tablespoons of melted butter.
3. Knead: Using the dough hook attachment on low, slowly add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is still very sticky and sticks to your fingers, add more flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
4. Rest: Once you have achieved smooth dough, cover the bowl and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
5. Divide Dough: Once the dough has rested, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough into four even sections. Divide each section into 6 smaller, even sections so you have a total of 24. If you would like a precise weight, use a kitchen scale to measure your dough’s weight in grams before dividing it. Divide that number by 24 and then weigh 24 individual balls of dough with that weight.

Shape, Let Rise, and Bake

1. Shape: Shape each section of dough into a small ball and pinch the dough together at the bottom. Place 10 of the balls around the glass bowl to form the inner ring of the wreath. Use the remaining 14 balls to form the outer ring.
2. Let Rise: Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen cloth and set in the warm oven to rise until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes. I find it helpful to use a clean spray bottle to spray the sides and bottom of my oven with water to create steam. This will help accelerate the rising time.
3. Bake: Remove the rolls from the oven once they have doubled in size and bump the oven temperature up to 375℉. Gently brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. As soon as the oven has reached 375℉, place the rolls back in the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, until the tops are a deep golden brown.
4. Cool and Garnish: Let the rolls cool before gently removing the glass bowl from the center. Serve on a large platter and garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary and a sprinkle of fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds. If desired, add a bowl of your favorite spread or dip right in the center!

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Dinner Roll Wreath

Easy, delicious, and adorably festive, this Dinner Roll Wreath is perfect for holiday dinners! Warm and soft rolls arranged to look like a wreath are sure to spruce up your holiday dinner table.

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Keyword Dinner Roll Wreath, dinner rolls, holidays

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes minutes

Rise Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 53 minutes minutes

Servings 24 Rolls

Calories 159kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 5 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons rapid rise yeast
• 2 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 1 ¾ cup milk warm
• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and divided
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Sprigs fresh rosemary for garnish
• Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds for garnish

Instructions

• Set the oven to warm, or as low as it will go if you don’t have a warm option (about 170℉). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray a small glass (oven-safe) bowl or storage dish with cooking spray and place upside down in the center of the baking sheet. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In another bowl, combine the warm milk and 6 tablespoons of melted butter.
• Using the dough hook attachment on low, slowly add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is still very sticky and sticks to your fingers, add more flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
• Once you have achieved smooth dough, cover the bowl and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Once the dough has rested, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough into four even sections. Divide each section into 6 smaller, even sections so you have a total of 24. If you would like a precise weight, use a kitchen scale to measure your dough’s weight in grams before dividing it. Divide that number by 24 and then weigh 24 individual balls of dough with that weight.
• Shape each section of dough into a small ball and pinch the dough together at the bottom. Place 10 of the balls around the glass bowl to form the inner ring of the wreath. Use the remaining 14 balls to form the outer ring.
• Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen cloth and set in the warm oven to rise until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes. I find it helpful to use a clean spray bottle to spray the sides and bottom of my oven with water to create steam. This will help accelerate the rising time.
• Remove the rolls from the oven once they have doubled in size and bump the oven temperature up to 375℉. Gently brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. As soon as the oven has reached 375℉, place the rolls back in the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, until the tops are a deep golden brown.
• Let the rolls cool before gently removing the glass bowl from the center. Serve on a large platter and garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary and a sprinkle of fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds. If desired, add a bowl of your favorite spread or dip right in the center!

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg