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Holiday Dinner Rolls

by Jessie Daye

First published: December 17, 2022 | Updated: June 10, 2026
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These homemade holiday dinner rolls are so delicate and beautiful for Christmas. If you don’t want to bother making your own dough you can also purchase Rhodes Frozen Dinner Roll Dough which you can find in almost any grocery store. Simply top with the butter and herbs and cook as directed on the package!

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Holiday Dinner Rolls

Holiday Dinner Rolls

Author: Jessie Daye
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 22 minutes
Total 3 hours 15 minutes
Delicate and beautiful homemade dinner rolls perfect for Christmas, topped with herbs and butter.
Servings 14 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F (43°C)
  • 2.25 tsps instant yeast 1 standard packet - Platinum Red Star recommended
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter room temperature, 60g
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 cups AP flour or bread flour 390g
  • 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter mixed with 1 tsp chopped rosemary
  • fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, dill
  • pink peppercorn optional
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Method

  1. To prepare the dough whisk the warm milk (no warmer than 110°F), yeast, and 1 tbsp of sugar together in the bowl of your stand mixer. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until small bubbles form around the edge.
  2. Add the remaining sugar, egg, butter, salt, and 1 cup of flour.
  3. With a dough hook (or wooden spoon), mix on low for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the remaining flour. Beat on medium speed until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes. If the dough seems too wet, beat in more flour 1 tbsp at a time. Dough should be soft and a little sticky, but still manageable to knead with lightly floured hands.
  4. Keep the dough in the mixer and beat for an additional 3 full minutes or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat all sides in the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise in a warm space on your counter for 2 hours or until double in size.
  6. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch square or round baking pans.
  7. When the dough is ready, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 14-16 equal pieces (just eyeball it – doesn't need to be perfect!). Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Arrange in prepared baking pan.
  8. Cover shaped rolls with kitchen towel and allow to rise until puffy again, about 1 hour.
  9. Adjust oven rack to a lower position and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). It's best to bake the rolls towards the bottom of the oven so the tops don't burn.
  10. Brush the tops with melted butter and place herbs delicately on top. Pink peppercorns are optional. Lightly drizzle with more butter to adhere the herbs and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  11. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown on top, rotating the pan halfway through. If you notice the tops browning too quickly, loosely tent the pan with aluminum foil. Remove from the oven, brush with optional honey butter topping, and allow rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  12. Cover leftover rolls tightly and store at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

You can use Rhodes Frozen Dinner Roll Dough as a shortcut - simply top with butter and herbs and cook as directed on the package. For best results, bake towards the bottom of the oven to prevent the tops from browning too quickly. Tent with foil if needed. Recipe altered from Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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