Mayo Dinner Rolls
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
My Easy Mayonnaise Rolls are soft, tender, and ready in 20 minutes with just 4 ingredients. No yeast, kneading, or rising required!
Servings: 9 rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (10 fl oz/270 ml) whole milk , plus more for brushing
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) mayonnaise
- 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
To Make the Mayonnaise Rolls
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter 9 cups of a 12-cup muffin tin.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and mayonnaise until smooth.
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Stir in the flour until just incorporated, leaving a few small lumps.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
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Brush the tops of the muffins with a little milk and smooth out the surface.
To Bake the Mayonnaise Rolls
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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For a golden top, broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
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Let the rolls cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
To Serve and Store the Mayonnaise Rolls
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Serve hot with butter. These rolls are best the day they are made, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Recipe Notes
- A muffin pan is a must. This recipe makes a soft, loose batter that won't hold its shape on a baking sheet. Baking the rolls in buttered muffin cups ensures they bake up neatly and keep their signature rounded shape.
- Use only 9 cups of a 12-cup muffin tin. This recipe makes 9 rolls, so you only need to use 9 muffin cups.
- Use full-fat mayonnaise. This will give you the best flavor and texture. Low-fat mayonnaise can make the rolls dense.
- You can use store-bought or my recipe for homemade mayonnaise. Either will work in this recipe.
- Don't overmix the batter. Mix just until combined for the most tender rolls.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full. This will allow room for rising.
- You can brush the rolls with melted butter right after baking. This optional step adds richness and a soft crust.
- If you don’t have self-raising flour, make your own with my recipe.
- Brush the mayo rolls with milk before baking. It helps smooth and soften the tops of the rolls for a nice texture.
- Broil the rolls for a nice finishing touch. It isn't necessary, but broiling them for 1 or 2 minutes creates golden tops.
- If you do use the broiler, check the rolls about every 30 seconds—they can go quickly from browned to burnt.