Soft Blender Dinner Rolls: Golden, Pillowy Pull-Apart Bread Without Kneading

How to Make Soft Blender Dinner Rolls

1. Blend the liquids. Add the warm milk, eggs, oil, sugar, yeast and salt to the blender. Blend for about 1 minute, until smooth and frothy.
2. Start the dough. Place 4 cups of flour in a large bowl. Pour in the blender mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Add flour gradually. Add more flour, ¼ cup at a time, stirring, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
4. Knead briefly. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured counter and knead for 4 to 5 minutes, until smooth, soft and elastic. Flour your hands rather than the dough to avoid adding too much.
5. First rise. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
6. Shape the rolls. Punch down the dough gently and divide it into 20 equal pieces, about 2 ounces each. Roll each piece into a smooth ball by tucking the edges underneath.
7. Second rise. Arrange the balls in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan in rows, almost touching. Cover and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes, until puffy and pressed together.
8. Heat the oven. During the second rise, preheat the oven to 350°F.
9. Brush and bake. Gently brush the tops with the egg yolk mixture. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, until deep golden brown on top. The internal temperature should be about 190°F.
10. Butter and serve. Brush the hot rolls with melted butter, let them cool for 10 minutes and serve warm.

Tips for Soft, Fluffy Rolls

• Find a warm spot. An oven with just the light turned on is a cozy place for dough to rise.
• Do not add too much flour. A slightly sticky dough makes the softest rolls.
• Make even balls. A kitchen scale helps every roll bake at the same speed.
• Butter right away. Brushing hot rolls keeps the crust soft and shiny.

Variations

For cheese rolls, tuck a small cube of cheddar into the center of each ball before the second rise.

For sweet rolls, increase the sugar to ½ cup and brush with honey butter after baking.

For garlic herb rolls, mix the melted butter with minced garlic, parsley and a pinch of salt before brushing.

How to Store and Make Ahead

Keep cooled rolls in a bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap the baked rolls tightly and freeze for up to 3 months; warm them at 325°F for 8 to 10 minutes. You can also refrigerate the shaped, unbaked rolls overnight, covered, and bake them the next day after an hour at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

One roll provides approximately 150 to 180 calories. These numbers are estimates and depend on the size of the rolls and the butter on top.

Final Thoughts

Soft blender dinner rolls are proof that homemade bread does not have to be difficult. With a blender, a bowl and a little patience, you can fill your home with the most comforting smell in the world.

Bake a pan for your next family dinner and watch them disappear, one golden roll at a time.

With love, from Grandma's kitchen ❤️