One Dough, Two Ways: Homemade Bread & Rolls

Make homemade bread and soft dinner rolls from one easy dough. A versatile family recipe for fresh-baked favorites

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ONE DOUGH, TWO WAYS: BREAD & ROLLS

YIELD

• 2 sandwich loaves
• OR
• 24 dinner rolls
• OR
• 1 loaf + 12 rolls

INGREDIENTS

• 7½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• ⅔ cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 3 cups lukewarm water
• 2 packets active dry yeast

INSTRUCTIONS

Bake at 350°F.

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.

Add melted butter, sugar, salt, and egg.

Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

Knead until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl and allow to rise until doubled.

Shape into rolls or loaves.

Allow a second rise until doubled.

BAKE TIMES

DINNER ROLLS

15–18 MINUTES

BREAD LOAF

25–30 MINUTES

BRUSH TOPS WITH MELTED BUTTER AFTER BAKING.

ESTIMATED NUTRITION

PER ROLL (BASED ON 24 ROLLS)

• Calories: 165
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 4g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 6g

RECIPE NOTES

FAMILY RECIPE SHARED BY FRIENDS

THIS VERSATILE DOUGH CAN BE USED FOR:

Cinnamon Rolls

Dinner Rolls

Sandwich Bread

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Kitchen Tools for Bread & Rolls

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Cups & Measuring Spoons
• Wooden Spoon
• Dough Scraper / Bench Scraper
• Loaf PanRound Baking Pan
• Cast Iron Skillet — for the dinner rolls
• Pastry Brush — for brushing the rolls/loaf with melted butter
• Cooling Rack
• Kitchen Towels
• Dough-Proofing Covers

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💛 From My Kitchen to Yours

There’s something special about a recipe that has been passed from one kitchen to another. I’m so thankful to my friend Janine for sharing her mother’s recipe with me—and now I’m grateful to share it with you.

Whether you turn this dough into a warm loaf of homemade bread, a pan of soft dinner rolls, or put your own little spin on it, I hope it brings something delicious to your table and creates a few memories along the way.

Thank you for spending a little time in my kitchen today and for being part of Simple Life Meals. Your visits mean more than you know.

Happy baking!

-Shelia 💛