Mushroom Free Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Soft, golden, pull-apart dinner rolls are one of those things that make any meal feel like a special occasion, and this bread machine version delivers exactly that without a lot of fuss. The ingredient list is refreshingly simple — just flour, butter, egg, water, sugar, salt, and yeast — so there's no guesswork about hidden fungi-derived additives or flavor enhancers that can sneak into store-bought rolls. For anyone avoiding mushrooms, that kind of transparency matters, especially since some commercial baked goods use mushroom-based yeast extracts or umami boosters you'd never expect. Here, the bread machine does the heavy lifting on kneading and the first rise, so you're mostly just shaping and waiting while your kitchen fills with an incredible buttery smell. A final brush of melted butter straight out of the oven gives the tops that glossy, irresistible finish. These rolls come out pillowy on the inside with a tender, lightly golden crust — the kind that disappears fast at the dinner table.
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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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