Homemade Italiano Dinner Rolls Recipe

Italiano Dinner Rolls Recipe – Soft & Fluffy Homemade Rolls 🥖🇮🇹

✔️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
✔️ Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
✔️ Cook Time: 20 minutes
✔️ Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
✔️ Servings: 12 rolls
✔️ Category: Bread
✔️ Cuisine: Italian

These Italiano Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery, with a perfect golden crust. Easy homemade Italian bread rolls for pasta nights, holiday dinners, or sandwiches!

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Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup olive oil (or melted butter)
• 1 egg

For Brushing:

• 2 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

• In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the Dough

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
• Add yeast mixture, olive oil (or butter), and egg.
• Mix until combined, then knead for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.

3. First Rise

• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the Rolls

• Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions.
• Roll into smooth balls and place them on a greased baking sheet.

5. Second Rise

• Cover and let them rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

6. Bake & Finish

• Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
• Brush immediately with melted butter mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts (Per Roll)

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Sodium: 200mg

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Pro Tips & Variations

✔ Extra Soft Rolls: Use bread flour instead of all-purpose for a fluffier texture.
✔ Cheesy Rolls: Add mozzarella or Parmesan inside the dough before rolling.
✔ Garlic Butter Rolls: Increase garlic powder and brush with butter before AND after baking.
✔ Whole Wheat Option: Swap ½ of the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.

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Try more Italian Recipes:

✅ Soft Italian Dinner Rolls Recipe
✅ Homemade Italian Bread Rolls
✅ Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
✅ Fluffy Dinner Rolls with Olive Oil
✅ How to Make Dinner Rolls from Scratch

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