Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a small baking dish or line a baking tray with parchment paper.
If using a muffin pan, grease four cups generously.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk everything together until evenly combined.
This step helps distribute the baking powder throughout the flour, allowing the rolls to rise more evenly during baking.
Step 3: Add the Milk and Mayonnaise
Add the milk and mayonnaise to the dry ingredients.
Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until a soft, thick dough forms.
Mix just until the ingredients come together. Avoid overmixing, as excessive mixing can make the rolls tougher.
The dough should be moist and soft enough to scoop. If it seems unusually dry, add a teaspoon of milk at a time.
Step 4: Shape the Rolls
Divide the dough into four portions.
For rustic dinner rolls, lightly flour your hands and gently shape each portion into a ball.
Alternatively, spoon the dough directly into the prepared muffin cups for a quicker method.
Leave a little space between the rolls if baking them on a tray so the heat can circulate around them.
Step 5: Bake Until Golden
Place the rolls in the preheated oven.
Bake for 12–18 minutes, depending on their size and shape.
The rolls are ready when the tops are golden brown and the centers are fully cooked.
If necessary, bake for a few additional minutes, checking frequently to prevent the bottoms from becoming too dark.
Step 6: Brush with Melted Butter
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them rest for approximately 3–5 minutes.
Brush the tops with melted butter while they are still warm.
This optional step adds a delicious buttery flavor and helps soften the crust.
Step 7: Serve Warm
Transfer the rolls to a serving basket and enjoy them while warm.
They are delicious with butter, honey, jam, cheese, or alongside your favorite homemade meals.
Tips for the Best No-Yeast Dinner Rolls
Measure the flour carefully: Too much flour can make these small rolls dry and dense. Weighing 125 g is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Use fresh baking powder: Since this recipe contains no yeast, baking powder provides the main leavening action.
Avoid overmixing: Stir just until the ingredients are combined for a more tender texture.
Don’t expect traditional yeast-bread texture: These rolls are quick breads. They will be tender and slightly biscuit-like rather than as stretchy and airy as yeast-raised dinner rolls.
Serve them fresh: They taste best on the day they are baked.
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