Amish Dinner Rolls (Quick Yeast Rolls)

Name: Amish Dinner Rolls Recipe (60 Minute Rolls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1/2 c. warm water (approx. 110°); 2 Tbsp. yeast; 4 Tbsp. butter; 1 c. warm milk; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 4 - 4 1/4 c. bread flour

Published: May 6, 2023 · Modified: Sep 5, 2025 by Anna 39 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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If you're short on time but still crave the comfort of fresh bread with your dinner, these Amish 1-hour dinner rolls are an ideal solution. They offer a speedy alternative to traditional dinner rolls, which require a lengthier rising process.

Soft, fluffy, and with a hint of sweetness, these homemade Amish rolls make a perfect side with soups, stews, roasts, and any other main dish that calls for bread. Plus, if you happen to have leftovers, you can freeze them for future enjoyment.

Homemade Amish dinner rolls in a basket with a towel.

All in all, these one-hour dinner rolls are a fantastic way to relish the goodness of homemade bread without spending countless hours in the kitchen. They're perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans!

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Quick Amish Yeast Rolls
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Rise and Bake
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Ingredients

These wonderfully soft and easy dinner rolls require only eight simple ingredients, which you likely already have in your kitchen.

Water activates the yeast. And while we could activate the yeast in the milk, we are using a bit of water in this recipe.
Whole Milk makes the softest dinner rolls. Nondairy or low-fat milk works too, but whole milk produces phenomenal flavor and texture.
Butter promises a flavorful and soft dinner roll. (I use salted butter.)
Yeast - use active dry yeast or instant yeast. I always keep active dry yeast stored in my refrigerator, and that is what I use in all my recipes.
Sugar feeds the yeast, increases its activity, and tenderizes the dough.
Egg provides structure and flavor.
Salt - You can't make flavorful bread without salt! (I use sea salt.)
Bread Flour or all-purpose flour can be used in this recipe. All-purpose flour is convenient for most, but bread flour produces chewier dinner rolls. And it helps to keep them soft longer. So it is certainly the recommended choice.

In this recipe, you'll notice that brown sugar is used, and while it is possible to substitute it with white sugar, there's a specific reason why brown sugar is preferred.

Brown sugar contains molasses, which gives it a distinct flavor and moisture. When brown sugar is used in yeast rolls, it contributes to a soft and tender texture and adds a subtle caramel-like sweetness. Additionally, the acidity in molasses helps to activate the yeast, which is important in the rising process of the dough.

ingredients: bread flour, yeast, brown sugar, egg, butter, and milk

Quick Amish Yeast Rolls

Most yeast bread and rolls require at least one and a half to two hours of rising time. So how is it possible to make yeast rolls in one hour?

Are we sacrificing on texture or flavor? Absolutely not. These rolls are super pillowy and delicious. And they are still wonderfully soft the next day as well.

One of the key reasons why one-hour yeast rolls do not require a longer rising time is because they use a higher amount of yeast than other recipes. The increased yeast content helps to speed up the rising process. It allows the dough to double in size more quickly and develop the desired texture and flavor in a shorter amount of time.

In addition to the higher yeast content, one-hour yeast rolls also use ingredients like sugar, milk, and eggs, which help to promote yeast activity and accelerate the rising process. These ingredients provide additional nutrients for the yeast, helping to create a strong, healthy dough that can rise more quickly while still maintaining a light and fluffy texture.

Some recipes for one-hour rolls will tell you to use instant yeast. But that is not actually necessary since active dry yeast works just as well.

How to Make Kitchen Aid 60-Minute Rolls (Easy Yeast Roll Recipe for Beginners)

If you have a large mixer with a dough hook (such as a Kitchen Aid), mix the dough ingredients with your mixer. (You can mix them by hand or with your mixer.)

Prepare the Yeast:
- In a large mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of yeast to ½ cup of warm water (approx. 110°F).
- Let it rest for a few minutes until it becomes bubbly.
Melt the Butter and Warm the Milk:
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Warm 1 cup of milk until it is lukewarm (make sure it is not hot).
Mix Butter, Milk, and Sugar:
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, warm milk, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Combine with Yeast:
- Add the warm butter, milk, and sugar mixture to the bubbly yeast.
Add Egg:
- Add 1 large egg to the mixture and mix well.
Add Salt and Flour:
- Add 1 ¼ teaspoons of salt and 4 cups of bread flour to the bowl.
- Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Knead the Dough:
- Knead the dough with a dough hook on speed 2 for a couple of minutes.
- If the dough is sticky, add a bit more flour and keep kneading until the sides of the bowl are clean.
- (If kneading by hand, knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.)
Let Dough Rest:
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.

Shape the Dough

Divide the dough into 15 - 20 balls.
Shape the balls with buttered hands and place them into a greased 9x13" pan or round pans, leaving a little space between each bun. (Here is a video with tips for shaping buns.)

Rise and Bake

Second Rise:
- Cover the pan with a tea towel and let the buns rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Bake the Buns:
- Bake the buns for 15 - 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Finish and Serve:
- Remove the buns from the oven and brush the tops with butter.
- Let them rest for a few minutes, then pull apart and serve.
Storage:
- Store the buns in an airtight bag or container.
- You can freeze some to keep them fresh for later.

homemade rolls in 9x13 pan, ready to eat.

These homemade soft dinner rolls should only take approximately sixty minutes from start to finish. And believe me, they are worth every bit of that time.

Homemade Hamburger Buns

This recipe can also be used to make hamburger or hot dog buns.

To make hamburger buns, shape the dough into a flat circle about one inch thick. Leave more space between the buns so that they can spread instead of rising tall.

Funny story: the other night I wanted to grill hamburgers for dinner, but I only had a couple of hamburger buns on hand. (I know, you can use bread for hamburgers, but I prefer buns.)

So I decided that I was going to make homemade buns for our burgers. They turned out great, and everyone loved them.

A couple of days later, my two boys were having chicken pattie sandwiches for lunch. And there was one leftover hamburger bun in the pantry and a couple of store-bought buns. And I kid you not, they were fighting over who gets the homemade bun. (lol)

They asked me to settle the argument by picking a number between one and a hundred, to see who gets the homemade bun. 🙂 lol. But I agree, these Amish dinner rolls are better than store-bought!

Amish White Bread Rolls

Growing up in an Amish home, homemade bread and rolls were staples in our diet. In fact, I think we probably had some type of bread or rolls with almost every meal.

Homemade bread is a cheap filler. It's high in carbs and keeps you full longer. We didn't eat many snacks between meals, and we worked hard. Therefore, we typically ate hearty meals to sustain our energy levels until the next meal.

Yeast rolls and homemade bread were also part of our church meal every other Sunday. Served with Amish peanut butter and cheese spread(shmear kause), we had a filling meal.

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Amish Dinner Rolls Recipe (60 Minute Rolls)

While these one-hour dinner rolls are quick and easy to make, they certainly do not sacrifice flavor or texture. When you bite into a buttery soft Amish dinner roll, you will be greeted with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. The rolls are slightly sweet and have a subtle buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with savory dishes like roasted meats or stews.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

resting time 30

Total Time 1

Course Bread

Cuisine American, Amish

Servings rolls

Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients

½ c. warm water (approx. 110°)
2 Tbsp. yeast
4 Tbsp. butter
1 c. warm milk
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 large egg
1 ¼ tsp. salt
4 - 4 ¼ c. bread flour

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add yeast to warm water and let it rest for a few minutes.
½ c. warm water (approx. 110°), 2 Tbsp. yeast
Melt the butter and warm the milk (make sure it's lukewarm, not hot, before adding it to the yeast). Mix the butter, milk, and sugar. Then add this to the bubbly yeast.
4 Tbsp. butter, 1 c. warm milk, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Add the egg and mix.
1 large egg
Add the salt and 4 c. flour. Mix.
1 ¼ tsp. salt, 4 - 4 ¼ c. bread flour
Knead with the dough hook, on speed 2 for a couple of minutes. If it's sticky, add a bit more flour. The sides of the bowl should be clean. (If you don't have a mixer with a dough hook, you can knead it by hand.)
Cover with a towel and set in a warm place to rest for 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into 15 - 20 balls. Shape with buttered hands and place them into a greased 9x13" pan. Or you can put them into round pans if desired. (Leave a little space between each bun. If you prefer taller buns, put them closer together. If you want wider buns, leave more space between them. I usually put this recipe into a 9x13" pan - 3 wide, 5 long. But you can easily make more buns if you want them smaller, and use another smaller pan to bake.)
Cover with a tea towel, and let them rise in a warm place, for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until golden. (In my oven, 15 minutes is perfect for smaller buns, but larger buns need a bit longer baking time.)
Remove from the oven and brush the tops with butter. Let them rest for a few minutes, then pull apart and serve.
Store in an airtight bag or container, and you can freeze some to keep them fresh for later.

Notes

This recipe can also be used to make hamburger or hot dog buns. Shape them into any size, and give them space to rise in the direction you want them to go.

*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

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Amish Dinner Rolls (Quick Yeast Rolls)

Ingredients

Quick Amish Yeast Rolls

How to Make Kitchen Aid 60-Minute Rolls (Easy Yeast Roll Recipe for Beginners)

Shape the Dough

Rise and Bake

Homemade Hamburger Buns

Amish White Bread Rolls

More Amish Bread Recipes

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