Quick rise easy yeast rolls are the perfect go-to dinner roll recipe! The recipe uses rapid rise yeast, so the rolls only have one 20 minute rise time!
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the rapid rise yeast and warm water. Let it activate for 5 minutes until bubbly. Stir in the honey.
On low speed, add 4 Tablespoons melted butter, salt, and egg. Slowly add the flour one cup at a time until just barely incorporated. Remove paddle attachment and insert dough hook, if you have one. Otherwise, continue mixing with the paddle attachment. Mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl. Add more flour if dough is still too sticky.
Using a bench scraper or knife, portion the dough into 12 equal pieces. Form the rolls into desired shape and arrange them into a cast iron skillet. Cover skillet with a kitchen towel and allow them to rise approximately 20 minutes, or until doubled in size. Brush the unbaked rolls with 1 Tablespoon melted butter.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with more melted butter, if desired.
Notes
This recipe can also be used to make one traditional loaf of bread, medium sized pizza , or calzones.