Easy Skillet Dinner Rolls
These easy skillet dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and golden with minimal effort. Baked together in one skillet, they’re a beginner-friendly yeast bread made with simple pantry ingredients—perfect for weeknight dinners, holidays, or anytime you want warm homemade rolls without the stress.
Ingredients
- Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup milk warm (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- For the Skillet
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Optional Toppings
- Melted butter for brushing
- Flaky sea salt or dried herbs
Instructions
- Prep
- Warm milk to about 110°F (warm to the touch, not hot).
- Lightly grease a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet.
- Activate Yeast
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar.
- Stir in yeast and let sit 5 minutes, until foamy.
- Mix Dough
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead
- Knead lightly for 3–4 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Shape Rolls
- Divide dough into equal pieces and roll into balls.
- Arrange snugly in the prepared skillet.
- Second Rise
- Cover and let rise 15–20 minutes.
- Bake
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Finish
- Brush hot rolls with melted butter.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Milk that’s too hot can kill yeast—aim for warm, not steaming.
- Avoid adding too much flour to keep rolls soft.
- Rolls continue to cook slightly as they cool.