What Pound Setting Should I Select?

Many machines allow you to specify how big of a loaf you are wanting to make. (1 lb., 1.5 lb., 2 lb., etc.) Since you are only using the dough cycle, specifying this won't change how it is made in the machine so any size should work.

What if My Dough Doesn't Rise?

There could be a few reasons for this. 1.) Your yeast is expired. Check the date! 2.) The environment isn't warm enough. I sometimes turn on my oven for 2-3 minutes to make it warm. Turn it off, place the dough in the oven, and let it rise in there.

Can I Use Quick-Rise Yeast?

Yep! This recipe was tested with Dry Active Yeast but I do know quick rise will work as well. Just keep an eye on the dough as it will rise faster.

Bread Machine Dinner Rolls (Soft and Fluffy!)

Name: Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 3 h 16 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup water, lukewarm (about 110°F); 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon dry active yeast*; 4 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

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Bread Machine Dinner Rolls

Perfectly soft and flavorful, this dinner roll recipe is super simple and will become a go-to for your family!

Yield: 20-25 rolls 1x

Prep: 3 hoursCook: 16 minutesTotal: 3 hours 16 minutes

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Ingredients

1 1/3 cup water, lukewarm (about 110°F)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dry active yeast*
4 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

*Quick-rise yeast will work as well, but keep an eye on the dough as it will rise faster.

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Instructions

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Add ingredients to your bread machine in the order listed. Run on the dough cycle. It should be around 90 minutes for reference.
Punch the dough down and then remove from bread maker.
Roll dough into balls (a little bigger than the size of a golf ball) and place on a greased baking sheet. Loosely cover with plastic wrap (or a thin dish towel).
Let dough balls rise in a warm atmosphere for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until starting to brown on top.

Freeze For Later: Bake rolls as stated in recipe. Let cool completely. Place rolls in air-tight, freezer bag or container. Freeze up to 1 month for best quality.

Prepare From Frozen: Let rolls thaw on the counter or in refrigerator overnight.

To Freeze Before Baking: Follow the steps all the way up to baking. Freeze the rolls of dough on a baking pan. Once frozen you can place them in a freezer bag. To prepare from frozen, let them thaw and rise for about 4-5 hours, then bake.

Notes/Tips

There is no need to activate the yeast prior to adding it to the machine.
If you have more questions, be sure to read the article above.
To make the rolls extra smooth: When rolling the dough into balls, pull the outer edges up and towards the center of the dough, all around. Gently pinch the pulled edges together. Turn the ball over so that the seam side is facing down, unseen on your baking sheet.

Cuisine: American Method: Bread Machine

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