These Challah Dinner Rolls are a MUST make. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, they are beyond delicious. The texture is fluffy while also being slightly dense in a satisfying way.

Pull apart challah rolls on a platter.

Making homemade dinner rolls seems intimidating…but it isn’t at all!

This recipe, especially, is simple and easy to make. However, the rolls come out so delicious, no wonder one might think they are difficult to make.

These Challah Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to your dinner table.

The texture is fluffy while also slightly dense in a satisfying way. The flavor of the rolls is incredible, with the egg adding a rich flavor to each bite.

Main Ingredients

Ingredients measured out in bowls to make the challah rolls.

What is Challah Bread?

Challah Bread is a richer bread because it is made with eggs.

Typically, it is also made with oil rather than butter. This particular recipe uses both eggs and olive oil to make these delicious Challah Dinner Rolls.

This is a must try recipe and sure to be a great addition to your dinner table.

How to Make Challah Dinner Rolls

  1. To a large mixing bowl, add the warm water and instant dry yeast
  2. Mix until yeast is dissolved and bubbles appear on the surface
  3. Whisk in the warm milk
  4. Add the olive oil, eggs and granulated sugar
  5. Whisk again
  6. Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt
  7. You should be able to press the dough with your finger without it sticking. If it sticks, add an additional tbsp of flour until this happens
  8. Rest the dough in the bowl for 1 hour covered with a kitchen towel at room temperature
  9. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×9 square baking pan with nonstick spray or butter
  10. Pull about 2-3 tbsp of dough and form into balls
  11. Add the rolls to the baking pan
  12. Once complete, rest the rolls for 30 minutes (covered)
  13. Brush the rolls with an egg wash
  14. Bake for 28-33 minutes or until the tops and edges of the rolls are golden
  15. Let cool for about 10-20 minutes
  16. Enjoy!
Yeast dissolved in water in a bowl.
Milk, egg and olive oil added to the yeast and water mixture.
Flour and salt added to the dry ingredients.
Dough in a bowl before rising.
Dough in a bowl after rising.
Portioned dough rolls in a bowl before rising.
Portioned dough rolls in a bowl after rising.
Baked dinner rolls in dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this recipe be gluten free friendly?

Yes! Just use Gluten Free Bread Flour instead and substitute at a 1:1 ratio.

Do I have to let the dough rise?

Of course, the two separate rising times are important to yield light and fluffy dinner rolls.

Are there any substitutes for the olive oil?

I highly recommend using olive oil for this recipe, however, vegetable oil should work as well.

Can I freeze the dough before baking?

You can!

First, follow all the instructions including both rising sessions. When it comes time to add the rolls to a baking dish, you will instead add them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put the tray in the freezer until solid then transfer the rolls to a freezer safe container or ziplock bag.

How do I store leftover rolls for ultimate freshness?

Store the rolls at room temperature for up to 5 days in a sealed Ziplock bog or airtight container. You can also freeze the rolls in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.

Note: Let the baked dinner rolls cool completely before freezing.

Holding a dinner roll in my hand.
Pull apart challah rolls on a platter.

Challah Dinner Rolls

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 9 rolls
These Challah Dinner Rolls are a MUST make. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, they are beyond delicious. The texture is fluffy while also being slightly dense in a satisfying way.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, warm
  • 1 cup water, warm
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 1/3 cup all purpose flour, or bread flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking salt

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg, scrambled in separate bowl

Instructions
 

  • To a large mixing bowl, add the warm water and instant dry yeast
  • Mix until yeast is dissolved and bubbles appear on the surface
  • Whisk in the warm milk
  • Add the olive oil, eggs and granulated sugar
  • Whisk again
  • Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt
  • You should be able to press the dough with your finger without it sticking. If it sticks, add an additional tbsp of flour until this happens
  • Rest the dough in the bowl for 1 hour covered with a kitchen towel at room temperature
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×9 square baking pan with nonstick spray or butter
  • Pull about 2-3 tbsp of dough and form into balls
  • Add the rolls to the baking pan
  • Once complete, rest the rolls for 30 minutes (covered)
  • Brush the rolls with an egg wash
  • Bake for 28-33 minutes or until the tops and edges of the rolls are golden
  • Let cool for about 10-20 minutes
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll, Calories: 228kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 37mg, Potassium: 70mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 71IU, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, Challah Dinner Rolls, Dinner Recipe, Dinner Rolls, Easy bread recipes, Easy Side Dish, Homemade Bread, quick bread, Rolls

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