If you need soft, golden bread in a hurry, these easy yeast rolls are your new secret. With just four ingredients and less than an hour, you’ll get delicious warm, fluffy rolls in no time!
This shortcut dough uses quick rise yeast and biscuit mix, so you still get that warm, homemade taste with minimal effort. It is simple, forgiving, and delivers tender pull-apart rolls that pair with any dinner. And they’re so easy – even the kids can make them ( and love them!)
For more bread options, try Homemade Dinner Rolls, Potato Rolls Recipe, and Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Simple steps. Using only 4 ingredients and easy to follow instructions even the newest baker will find success.
- Quick. From start to finish, you’ll have warm rolls in under an hour.
- Perfect for hosting. These rolls pair well with soups, salads, and holiday mains.
Easy Yeast Roll Ingredients
- Quick rise yeast (1 package, ¼-ounce) – This instant yeast gives the dough a speedy lift so you can skip long proofing and still get soft, airy rolls.
- Sugar (1 tablespoon) – The sugar feeds the yeast for a reliable rise and adds a hint of sweetness to the crumb.
- Warm water (¾ cup, 110°–115°F) – Warm water activates the yeast at the right temperature for fast, steady rising without shocking it.
- Biscuit/baking mix (4 cups) – Using a mix streamlines mixing since the flour, leaveners, and fat are already balanced, which keeps the texture tender with minimal kneading.
How to Make Easy Yeast Rolls
DOUGH. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in biscuit mix and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
KNEAD. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Divide and shape dough into 24 small balls.
RISE. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
BAKE. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 10-14 minutes.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Fluffy Rolls. Be sure you do not overmix the dough and allow at least 30 minutes for the dough to rise.
- Homemade biscuit mix (4 cups). Whisk 3½ cups all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1½ teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in 8 tablespoons cold butter or ½ cup shortening to fine crumbs.
- Active dry yeast. Use 1 packet active dry yeast and make the recipe as instructed, but allow more time (about 60 minutes) for the dough balls to rise before baking.
- Jam and butter. Slather Strawberry Jam, Honey Butter, or Cinnamon Butter onto the warm rolls.
Easy Yeast Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (¼ oz) packet Quick Rise Yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water (110°-115°F)
- 4 cups biscuit/baking mix
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in biscuit mix and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Divide and shape dough into 24 small balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 400° until golden brown, 10-14 minutes.
Notes
- Fluffy Rolls. Be sure you do not overmix the dough and allow at least 30 minutes for the dough to rise.
- Homemade biscuit mix (4 cups). Whisk 3½ cups all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1½ teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in 8 tablespoons cold butter or ½ cup shortening to fine crumbs.
- Active dry yeast. Use 1 packet active dry yeast and make the recipe as instructed, but allow more time (about 60 minutes) for the dough balls to rise before baking.
- Jam and butter. Slather Strawberry Jam, Honey Butter, or Cinnamon Butter onto the warm rolls.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Refrigerate dough balls, covered, up to 24 hours. To bake, rise at room temp 45–90 minutes until puffy, and bake.
Freeze dough balls (before letting them rise) on a baking sheet. Once solid, place in a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. Place dough balls in a baking pan and thaw and rise at room temperature for 3-4 hours, and bake.
Cool completely and keep at room temperature for 3 to 5 days or freeze rolls for up to 3 months.
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This recipe was originally published March 2020.
These were very dry, and did not rise. Followed directions. When forming the balls, it was such dry dough, and not playable.
I usually bake and cook total from scratch for 55 years. I thought this would be a great alternative for rolls, and less work. Maybe I did not knead the full 5 minutes? Do not think that would have made a difference?
I should have used a bit more water, and added some melted butter to the dough. I will try that, maybe.
Sorry these didn’t turn out as expected, that’s always frustrating especially with so much baking experience! We appreciate you giving them a try and sharing your feedback!
Can I add dried fruit 9Sort of hot cross bun without the cross and add icing to the tops?
(maybe fill with jam and cream
I haven’t tried that with this particular recipe. If you do, mix the dried fruit into the dough before shaping them. Once they’ve baked and cooled, add the icing on top. Come back and let us know how they turned out!
Easy yeast rolls recipe
Can I make this in a stand mixer with the dough hook to knead the dough for 5 minutes
I can’t need the dough by hand because of arthritis
I love all of your recipes
Thank you
Yes, just be careful not to over-knead using the mixer. I’m sorry to hear about your arthritis, but I’m happy it hasn’t stopped you from cooking and baking.
Good job Luna, im a single Dad with a picky
Daughter 😊
Im going to make cowboy soup with your rolls!
Looking forward to them. Need all the help i can get.
Joey
Will it work with the GF bisquick??
I haven’t tried! You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you use the GF bisquick.
Blaaaa needs salt and certainly didn’t get the amount called for. Meager rise. Tossed.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try.
I can’t wait to make this. Look i have never been a baker. So i know i have tried and always failed my mom passed last year so can’t rely on her to make us some. I like the easy recipe’s.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Hopefully these rolls will be easy for you to make so you can enjoy! I think anyone can be a baker if they have the right recipe! 😉 Best of luck.
Mine turned out more biscuit like than yeast roll … any ideas why .. I followed directions
Hmm…I wish I knew. I haven’t had them turn out that way, so it’s hard to know. I’m sorry. I would just look online to see what would cause your rolls to turn out like biscuits & see if any of those explanations match with maybe anything you did. I appreciate you trying them! I hope they at least tasted good 🙂
tHESE WERE VERY EASY TO MAKE. THE BISQUITS WERE A TAD TOO SALTY FOR MY TASTE, AND FOLLOWING ALL THE MEASUREMENTS CORRECTLY I FEEL THAT THE ROLLS WERE TOO SMALL. THEY DID NOT TURN OUT ROUND, SOFT OR SHINY. NEXT TIME I’LL REDUCE THE SALT, KNEAD THEM MORE AND MAKE THEM BIGGER. GREAT START.
so sorry – but for some reason the program keeps defaulting to all caps. not my intention!
Thanks for trying them 🙂
What are they refer to as bakinG mix.
It’s a dry mix with certain ingredients, that usually you add water, eggs, wet ingredients to.
These look amazing! I love homemade rolls! 🙂
These rolls look so perfect! I can’t wait to try the recipe!
First time I’ve ever made rolls and I made these and they turned out perfect and tasted so good. Perfect amount of everything. Thank you so much.
I love that these are so easy to make. and my son is allergic to dairy and eggs and this is actually something that he can eat.
Cute little rolls that take hardly any time to make. Quick and easy.
Homemade Rolls couldnt easier. Im Seriously finding so many recipes that use baking mix. I’m going to have to stock up on it to be able to make them all.
Such a mesmerizing recipe. thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!! Thank you for saying that!