Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

mixed and kneaded in a bread machine

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 15m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 2h 35m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

185
calories
5g
fat
28g
carbohydrates
5g
protein
25mg
cholesterol
236mg
sodium
Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

Recipe Description

Put your bread machine to good use with this easy recipe for Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls. Light and fluffy, these flavorful dinner rolls are proofed, mixed and kneaded in a bread machine and then baked in the oven until golden brown and perfect. This recipe is always a big hit for everyday dinners or during the holidays. 

You only need nine simple ingredients to make these dinner rolls, and two of them are water and salt. Since all bread machines are a little different, follow the instructions for your own bread machine when adding ingredients, kneading, and timing. These rolls are best if eaten the day you bake them. Serve warm as an accompaniment to soups and stews, or enjoy them with a smear of butter and honey. So good!  

To make the Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine cornmeal and boiling water

    2 min
    Step 1 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    To the bread machine pan, add ⅔ cup cornmeal and ½ cup boiling water. Select the DOUGH cycle and press the START button. Let the bread machine run for 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Open the lid and add ½ cup lukewarm milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, ¼ cup cubed butter, 2 ½ cups bread flour, and 1 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast to the pan. Select the DOUGH cycle and press the START button.

  3. 3

    Make dough

    1h 30m
    Step 3 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Check the dough after 1 minute, to be sure it is starting to clump together. Check the dough again after 15 minutes. It should stick to the side, then pull away cleanly. If the dough is too wet, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. If the dough is too dry add 1 tablespoon of liquid until the dough looks right.

  4. 4

    Gather dough into ball

    3 min
    Step 4 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner RollsStep 4 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Once the DOUGH cycle has completed and the dough has doubled in size, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Lightly knead the dough to press out any bubbles, then shape it into a smooth ball.

  5. 5

    Divide and shape rolls

    5 min
    Step 5 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Divide the dough into 24 equally-sized pieces and roll each one into a ball. Place two balls inside each cup of a 12-cup muffin pan. Alternatively, divide the dough into 12 balls and put one ball in each muffin cup or divide between two 8-inch cake pans.

  6. 6

    Leave to rise

    40 min
    Step 6 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner RollsStep 6 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Cover the muffin pan with a kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

  7. 7

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 375 ˚F.

  8. 8

    Bake

    18 min
    Step 8 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Bake the cornbread dinner rolls for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. 9

    Cool

    2 min
    Step 9 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Once baked, transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool. While the rolls are still hot, brush the soft butter over the baked rolls if you’d like a softer crust.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls

    Serve warm and enjoy!

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Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Kathy
March 9, 2025
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Amazing! I made these rolls for my family's Sunday dinner, and they were gone in minutes. The texture was so light and fluffy, and everyone loved the flavor. I even added a little honey butter on top, which was a hit. I will be making these again for sure.

Isabella
October 1, 2024
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The Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls were absolutely fantastic! I made these for a family gathering, and they were devoured in no time. The recipe is so simple and the rolls turned out so fluffy. I’ll definitely be making these again for the holidays!

Michael Anderson
August 7, 2024
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I made these for a family dinner and everyone loved them! So fluffy and easy to make. Proud to share this recipe with friends.

Marie
April 18, 2024
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Super rolls yummy!

Natalie
February 24, 2024
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These rolls reminded me of family dinners as a kid. So simple and tasty, loved it.

Zach
October 25, 2023
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Superb! I made these dinner rolls for our family gathering and everyone was thankful. The kids couldn't stop eating them! The simplicity of this recipe made it a breeze to whip up, and they turned out light and fluffy. Can't wait to make them again soon!

Zara
October 10, 2023
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Made these for family dinner, they vanished super quick!

Rebecca Smith
May 13, 2023
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I tried the Yeast Cornbread Dinner Rolls for my family gathering, and they were a total hit! The texture was light and fluffy, just as promised. I loved how simple the recipe was, it really used up my bread machine well. Can't wait to make again!

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