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Easy no-knead thyme dinner rolls baked in a muffin tin, featuring golden, crisp tops and soft centers, perfect for holiday meals.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (including rising time)
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/4 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) lukewarm water
  • Butter for greasing muffin tin and brushing rolls
  • Sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, salt, sugar, thyme, and instant yeast in a large bowl.
  2. Pour in lukewarm water and stir with a spoon until the dough forms a sticky, shaggy ball; no kneading required.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave the dough in a warm spot to rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until it doubles in size.
  4. Gently deflate the dough using two forks to release air, smoothing the surface slightly.
  5. Butter a 12-cup muffin tin generously.
  6. Divide the dough evenly among the 12 muffin cups, scooping sticky dough directly into each cup without shaping.
  7. Let the dough rise again for 15 to 20 minutes until it puffs just over the edges of the muffin cups.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped.
  10. Remove rolls from the oven, brush generously with melted butter, and sprinkle a little sea salt on top if desired.
  11. Serve warm with additional butter.

Notes

Use instant yeast for quicker mixing; if using active dry yeast, proof it in warm water with a pinch of sugar for 5-10 minutes before mixing into the dough., The dough is high hydration and very sticky; do not add more flour as this will change the texture., You can make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate; let it come to room temperature and rise before baking., Variations include swapping thyme for rosemary, sage, or oregano; adding 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese; adding 1 tbsp honey for sweetness; or brushing garlic-parsley butter on warm rolls., Store rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage., Ideal to bake rolls while turkey rests for timing convenience.

  • Author: mapps6841@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: ~160 kcal per roll
  • Fat: 2.5 g per roll
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g per roll
  • Protein: 5 g per roll