Ginger Free Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Soft, golden, pull-apart dinner rolls are one of those things that feel almost impossible to improve — until you realize your bread machine does most of the heavy lifting. The dough cycle handles all the kneading and the first rise, so by the time you're shaping these into smooth little balls, the hardest part is already done. These rolls rely on a clean, straightforward lineup of pantry staples: flour, butter, egg, sugar, salt, yeast, and warm water — nothing more. That simplicity is genuinely great news if you're navigating a sensitivity to ginger, since so many packaged rolls and store-bought doughs sneak in spice blends or "natural flavors" that can be hard to verify. Here, you know exactly what's going in. A brush of melted butter straight out of the oven gives the tops that irresistible glossy finish and a rich, slightly salty bite. Serve them warm alongside a roast, a bowl of soup, or honestly just on their own — they won't last long 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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