Dinner Rolls

Bread
Written By Corina Contreras

These dinner rolls came from a lot of trial and error while trying to bring the perfect bread to a thanksgiving dinner. I didn’t have a set recipe, I just kept testing different rations and methods until I landed on these.

They’re super soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet with a buttery garlic finish that makes them hard to stop eating. I also use this same dough to make sliders and mini sandwiches, and they' hold up perfectly!

Cost Breakdown:

These prices reflect what I paid for the full ingredients at the store. While the recipe may only use part of some items, the cost reflects buying the full ingredient since you can’t realistically purchase just a portion at the store.

  • Milk $2.33

  • Butter $3.78

  • Vegetable Shortening $3.24

  • Honey $3.33

  • All Purpose Flour $1.32

  • Sugar $2.48

  • Quick Rise Instant Yest $5.38

  • Eggs $2.17

  • Garlic Bulb $0.50

    Total: $24.53

*Prices based on grocery stores in Central Texas - March 2026.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cup Milk, warmed about 110F

  • 6 tbsp Butter

  • 4 tbsp Vegetable Shortening

  • 3 tbsp Honey

  • 5 cups All Purpose Flour

  • 1/3 cup Sugar

  • 2 ¼ tsp Quick Rise Instant Yeast

  • 2 ½ tsp Salt

  • 2 Eggs

  • 1 tbsp Water

  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced.

Steps:

  • Warm the milk in the microwave (about 1 minute). Add 3 tbsp butter, shortening, and honey. Mix until everything is melted and combined.

  • In a stand mixer combine flour, sugar, yeast and 2 tbsp salt. Mix until everything is evenly combined.

  • Add the warm milk mixture and 1 egg to the dry ingredients.

  • Mix on medium speed for about 10 minutes, until the dough pulls away from the bowl and it is no longer sticky.

  • Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.

  • Preheat oven to 350F

  • Make the egg wash by mixing 1 egg with 1 tbsp water. Gently brush over the tops of the rolls.

  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

  • About 5 minutes before rolls are done, melt the remaining 3 tbsp butter and then mix in the minced garlic and remaining ½ tsp salt.

  • Brush the garlic b utter over the rolls immediately after they come out of the oven.

  • Let cool slightly, then serve warm.

Tips:

  • If your kitchen is cold, let the dough rise in the oven with the light on.

  • The rolls reheat really well, just warm them in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

  • Perfect for sliders or mini sandwiches!

Corina Contreras
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