Braided Dinner Rolls
Soft, golden braided rolls that are surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for dinner or a snack, these rolls come together quickly with basic pantry ingredients.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Add 0.75 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch rope. Braid three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal. Repeat with the remaining ropes to make 2 braids.
- 4
Place the braids on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let rise for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
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