Almond Free Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Soft, pillowy dinner rolls fresh from the oven are one of those things that make any meal feel like a special occasion, and this recipe delivers exactly that. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting — kneading the dough and handling the first rise — so you're mostly just shaping and waiting while your kitchen fills with that irresistible yeasty warmth. Store-bought rolls can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and vague "may contain" labels make even simple products feel risky. Here, every ingredient is straightforward: flour, water, butter, egg, sugar, salt, and yeast — nothing hidden, nothing to second-guess. The rolls bake up golden brown and get an immediate brush of melted butter the moment they come out of the oven, which gives them that glossy, bakery-style finish. They puff up and press together in the pan, so you get those irresistible pull-apart edges that are soft in the middle and just slightly crisp on top. Serve them alongside a roast, a bowl of soup, or honestly just on their own — they disappear fast either way.
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12 servings
- 1 cup warm water (110°f / 43°c)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
For brushing
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine's manufacturer — typically liquids first. Add the warm water, softened butter, and egg, then add the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the yeast. Select the Dough cycle and press Start.
- 2
When the Dough cycle completes (typically 90 minutes, including kneading and the first rise), the dough should be smooth, slightly tacky, and roughly doubled in size. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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