Make-ahead overnight dinner roll recipe? YES, PLEASE! And they come out amazingly soft + buttery. I bet you can’t stop with just 1 roll!
When the holidays roll around, people are typically looking forward to the standing rib roast, the old fashioned glazed ham and the roasted rack of lamb.
Me? I have my eyes on something entirely different. Something with far less protein and far more carbs.
They’re legit irresistible. So naturally, I just had four rolls. And I’m not sorry about it at all.
But the best part is that these homemade rolls can be prepared ahead of time. You can refrigerate overnight and then let it rise until doubled in size. Then bake right before serving.
Or you can simply bake as directed and freeze in Ziploc freezer bags for your carb needs anytime, anywhere.
I would personally go for the latter though, especially for that 1AM carb-loaded craving you’ll have in a few days.
Or you can make the dough, shape the rolls, refrigerate them overnight, and bake them the next day. But what if you don’t have time for that 2-day process and the day-before prep work (as you probably won’t, on the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, or Christmas Eve)? Freeze and bake rolls to the rescue!
Make Ahead Yeast Rolls
- ½ cup warm whole milk, 105-110 degrees F
- ½ cup warm water, 105-110 degrees F
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Combine milk, water, yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in egg until well combined. Beat in yeast mixture and 2 1/2 cups flour until a smooth batter forms.
- Using the dough hook, gradually add remaining 1 – 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover; place into the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- Gently deflate dough by punching down. Roll into a 15-inch rope; cut into 15 1-inch pieces, pressing each piece into a disk, then shaping into a ball.
- Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. Place dough balls into the prepared baking dish. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 18-22 minutes; brush tops with melted butter.
- Serve warm.
Make Ahead Dinner Rolls | Great For Freezing
FAQ
Can you refrigerate rolls before baking?
Should you refrigerate dough before or after rising?
Can you make bread dough in advance?
How do you store homemade rolls overnight?
Do dinner rolls need to be refrigerated before baking?
These unbaked dinner rolls can be refrigerated for up to 18 hours before baking. Remove from the refrigerator an hour and a half before serving. Let them stand for about 1 hour 15 minutes before baking. Can I bake dinner rolls the night before?
Spring rolls vs Egg rolls: Which is healthier?
Spring rolls vs egg rolls the both of are made up of refined flour, both contain similar calories, but the only difference in them is the addition of vegetables, spring rolls have more added vegetables compared to egg roll which only has cabbage added to it. So, comparing on the amount of vegetables and method of preparation spring rolls are quite healthy than egg rolls. Later it depends on the amount of other sauces you add in the roll which will eventually increase the calories.
Can you freeze rolls?
Yes! Bake the rolls and then let them cool to room temperature before wrapping them in plastic wrap and packaging them in a freezer bag before placing them in the freezer. When you’re ready to use them remove from the freezer and place on a baking sheet. Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. and bake for 15 minutes or until warmed through.
Do yeast rolls need to be refrigerated?
The yeast rolls can be made into a variety of shapes. Keep in mind the yield will vary depending on the shape and size of the rolls. The dough will need to be refrigerated overnight (or at least 8 hours) after the first rise.