These Soft Brioche Dinner Rolls are the perfect complement to any meal. Buttery and golden brown, they have a rich flavor and delicate texture that is super addictive.
If you love brioche, then you should try our brioche bread loaf and brioche hamburger buns.
Soft brioche dinner rolls
I love brioche bread. It’s incredibly soft and has so much rich buttery flavor. It’s also versatile and can be used for lots of different applications. These soft brioche dinner rolls are a great way to enjoy the flavor and texture of this amazing bread. They go really well with different proteins and sides, so you can be sure they’ll be a welcome addition to any dinner table. You can also tweak brioche to be used for different meals, like breakfast or a coffee break, with these recipes for brioche hot cross buns, brioche donuts, braided Nutella brioche, and brioche french toast. And your dinner rolls can be used in mini-sandwiches for lunch! With a few ingredient and some patience, you can have homemade brioche all day long.
What makes these buttery dinner rolls so soft?
Making these soft brioche dinner rolls buttery and delicious requires a few important ingredients. With the help of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, and unsalted butter, you can put together a pan of delicious dinner rolls that are rich in flavor and texture.
How to make the BEST brioche dinner rolls
- Make the yeast mixture. Add the warm milk, yeast, and 1 Tbsp. of sugar to a large measuring cup. Whisk vigorously and then let it sit for about 10 minutes, until frothy.
- Mix the dough. Using a stand mixer (i love using this bosch mixer) with a hook attachment, add the flour, eggs, salt, and yeast mixture to the bowl. Start mixing at low speed, then as it incorporates, turn it up to high. Mix for about 4-5 minutes, until the dough begins to take shape.
- Add the butter. Cut up the butter into chunks and add them to the dough. Continue mixing on high for 5-10 more minutes until the dough is no longer sticking to the sides of the bowl. It should be smooth and elastic by the time you’re done mixing.
- Let the dough rise. Take the formed dough and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and leave it for an hour, until it rises to about double in size. (You can also do this in the oven on the “proof” setting to speed things up.)
- Divide the dough. Punch the brioche dough down and divide it into 12 equal parts. Shape them into round balls.
- Proof the dough balls. Place the dough balls in a deep 9×13 baking dish and cover. Let them proof for another hour (they don’t need to double in size this time).
- Make the egg wash. Mix 1 egg with 1 tsp. of water and brush it over each dinner roll using a pastry brush.
- Bake. Bake the brioche dinner rolls for 25 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull apart and serve.
Why does brioche dough take so long to mix?
Making brioche dinner rolls requires a bit of patience. To get that perfect, buttery roll that is super soft, you need to slowly incorporate the butter into the dough. The longer you mix it, the better it is. Using a stand mixer is really helpful here because you are able to let the machine to the hard work.
What is the best way to eat brioche?
With more butter, of course! These brioche rolls taste wonderful when spread with jam or Nutella like my brioche donuts as well. You can also use them as the bun in a small sandwich, like barbecue pulled pork or chicken.
Should brioche be served warm?
Brioche can be served warm or cool, it’s up to you. If you are serving it with butter, slightly warmed is nice for easy spreading. But if you’ve allowed them to cool before serving, they are still delicious.
Can I make them in advance?
Yes! Once the rolls are formed, cover and refrigerate them for as many hours as you need, or overnight. They will rise overnight and will be ready to bake in the morning. Make sure to let them sit out for 20 minutes to come to room temperature before baking.
Storage and shelf life
These soft brioche dinner rolls can be stored at room temperature in a ziplock bag or airtight container. They will last for 1-2 days. If you want to keep them fresh longer, you can also place them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Full Recipe Instructions
Brioche Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp dry active yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar + 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs + 1 extra for egg wash
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
Make the yeast mixture
- Start off by making the yeast mixture. You’ll want to add 3/4 cup of warm milk (about 105 degrees Fahrenheit) to a large measuring cup along with 1 1/2 teaspoons of yeast and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- Give it a quick whisk and let it sit for about 10 minutes or until it becomes frothy.
Add everything but the butter to the mixer
- Now place the hook attachment onto a stand mixer and add 4 cups of all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled off with a knife), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 3 large eggs, and the frothy yeast mixture. 
- Start off by mixing on low speed. Once the flour begins to incorporate into the dough, pick up the speed to high. You will want to continue mixing the dough on high speed until it begins to take shape. So about 4-5 minutes.
Add softened butter
- Now cut up 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter into chunks and add them to the dough.
- Continue mixing the dough on high speed for 5-10 more minutes or until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the mixer bowl. It should have a smooth elastic texture by this point. Have patience with the dough, this step can take a while.
Place the dough into a greased bowl to proof
- Now place the formed dough into a lightly greased bowl (I use olive oil). Cover the dough with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size. To speed this up, place in the oven on the “proof” setting.
Shape into 12 rolls and proof again
- Now punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into round balls. 
- Place the brioche dough balls into a 9x13 inch deep baking dish and let them proof covered for another hour. They don’t necessarily need to double in size in this step.
Brush with egg wash and bake
- Now make the egg wash by combining 1 egg with a teaspoon of water and brushing it over each dinner roll using a pastry brush.
- Bake the brioche dinner rolls in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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TK says
I don’t have a stand mixer, can I use the dough setting on my bread maker and then bake in the oven?
Dina says
Hi, yes you can do that 🙂
xiomara says
sooo yummy and so easy. i’ve made these so many times and they’re my go-to bread recipe now. love how they stay super soft and how flavourful they are :))
thanks for adding metric conversions !!
Dina says
Thank you for the kind feedback! I am so happy that these dinner rolls are a staple in your home! 🙂
Gail D says
I made these rolls for Easter and they were a big hit and now I’m making them again for Forth of July
Dina says
That’s awesome Gail! Thank you for coming back and making these again! I am thrilled that you loved them so much.
Linda says
Made these rolls for Memorial Day weekend. What a hit! The recipe was simple and easy to follow. I’ll be making these again. Thanks, Dina.
Dina says
You are very welcome Linda! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and found it easy to follow. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback! 🙂
Robert Kucera says
I don’t have a stand mixer can this be kneeded by hand
Dina says
Hi Robert, yes this can be kneaded by hand. Enjoy! 🙂
imani says
hi so excited to make this recipe! can we mix this by hand? or can we only use a stand mixer? thank you!
Dina says
Hi 🙂 Yes you can knead the dough by hand.
Christa Kempster says
I have an 80-year-old mother that I do a lot of baking for to try and replicate recipes from when she was a child. She has always asked for these rolls but did not know what the name of them was. So after experimenting with different types of rolls I found your recipe. Let me tell you my 80-year-old mother has gained 20 lb eating these rolls which obviously she needed. She’s now at 110 lbs and begging for a batch every 3 days and she eats the whole pan herself. Thank you so much for helping me give my mother a piece of nostalgia before she’s gone
Dina says
Wow Christa, your heartwarming comment just made my day! I am so happy you came across my recipe and had the chance to make these for your mother!
Janelle Carey says
I just made these tonight. Soooo, good! Wish there was a way to post my pictures for you.
Dina says
I am so glad you loved them Janelle! Thank you for the kind feedback 🙂
Linda Beach says
Can these rolls be frozen and baked at a later date
Dina says
Hi Linda. yes you can freeze these rolls before the last rise. Enjoy! 🙂
Michelle Mcgregor says
Blow away at these rolls! Best I have ever made I do believe. To those who question yeast v/s flour ratio; I did not change a thing and they are absolutely perfect. I wish I had Instagram to share how enticing my rolls looked; just like the recipes pictures. So perfectly soft and very delectable. Thank you for such an enjoyable dinner roll.
Dina says
Wow Michelle, thank you for taking the time to write your awesome feedback! I really appreciate your kindness!
Judy wilson says
Hi I am a pretty good baker….it just seems that the amount of yeast to the amount of flour is not enough?? I did buy a jar of yeast but will a packet of yeast work…it is almost a teaspoon more that your receipe. thanks so much Making for
Easter and really want to be sure.
Dina says
Hi Judy 🙂 I am very happy that you are giving my dinner rolls recipe a try. I would say to keep to the recipe. I have had quite a few people make this recipe to the instructions and it turns out great with the current quantities. I have not heard feedback about not having enough yeast. If you give this recipe a try please let me know how it goes. I love to hear feedback so I know if I have to make adjustments. Thank you so much! 🙂
Linda Walker says
I mixed the recipe as written, but used bread flour instead of all purpose. It is rising now. I used my Kitchenaid mixer, and my concern from the get go is that the mixture was very dense and thick. I never could get the mixer to high even after adding the butter, had to keep stopping the mixer and pushing it down. Is the recipe right for 4 cups of flour? It was quite the workout even with my high powered mixer. I’m seeing other recipes with nearly same quantities of ingredients calling for 3 cups of flour. We’ll see after rising and baking, but I’m very concerned. 🤞🤞🤞
Dina says
Hi Linda, it sounds like you may have added too much flour. How did you measure the flour? The best way to measure flour is to spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with the back of a knife. Scooping it straight into the cup can result in compacted extra flour. Which can result in dry/dense baked goods. I hope that helps!
Kelli says
Is it normal for the mixing part, after I’ve added the butter, to take longer than 10 minutes? I’m around 13 minutes now and they are still sticking 🤷🏻♀️
Dina says
Hmm that’s a bit on the longer side. I think you may need to add a little extra flour. I have never had this issue. There is a chance that the type of flour you use could alter the recipe a little. I hope the helps.
Madison says
Rolls worked out great! Made them for a baby shower and were a hit! Would there be an option to bake in a loaf pan to make a bread instead of roll?
Dina says
Hi Madison, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the dinner rolls. These rolls were original based off of my brioche bread recipe! Click HERE for the link to the brioche bread! Enjoy 🙂
Tia says
These are easy to make and the result is the greatest. I made a lot of dinner rolls recipes but will stick to this one
Dina says
Hi Tia 🙂 That is so awesome to hear that my dinner rolls recipe will now be your go to recipe! I’m happy to hear they were easy to make and that you enjoyed them. Thank you for your feedback and support of my food blog! 🙂
Barbara says
This was my first time attempting to make dinner rolls, and these turned out delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the tips were very helpful. I am sure this will become my go to recipe for brioche type rolls.
Dina says
Hi Barbara 🙂 I am so happy that these dinner rolls turned out delicious and that the recipe was easy to follow! Always exciting when my recipe turns into a family favorite. Thank you so much for your support and kind feedback. I hope you check out more of my delicious recipes! 🙂
Jennifer Yount says
These (huge) dinner rolls are the best! They taste amazing and rise very well. My new favorite dinner roll recipe for sure!
Thanks!
Jennifer
Dina says
Hi Jennifer 🙂 You are too kind! I am so happy that these dinner rolls turned out so perfectly for you. Thank you so much for your support and feedback! I hope you find more recipes on my website that you can enjoy. 🙂
Kim Stevens says
Best recipe I’ve made. The rolls are big pillows of softness and delicious.
Dina says
Thank you Kim! It really means a lot to me when people love my recipes! Thank you so much for your kind feedback. 🙂
Chanel says
I’ve never made dinner rolls and I don’t have a fancy mixer- just my hands. This recipe was so easy to follow and I’m eating a hot roll RIGHT NOW!! I made a roast and these rolls for my daughter (who’s 28) and myself for new year day 2024. Sitting here, I’m so proud of myself! Thank you for the easy directions- even for my adhd! I struggle sometimes but not with this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dina says
Chanel, I am so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed these brioche dinner rolls! I really appreciate you taking the time to write your kind feedback 🙂
Bev says
This was a quick, easy recipe. It was absolutely delicious! The dough rose well, baked to perfection. I’ve already eaten one, fresh from the oven. One small suggestion to others – line your dish with parchment paper for easy removal after baking. This recipe is a keeper – thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Dina says
You are very welcome and thank you for giving this recipe a try! It makes me so happy when people make my recipes and love them! Thank you for the suggestion. I hope you find more recipes from my food blog to enjoy! 🙂