Homemade Onion Rolls
Make the best Homemade Onion Rolls with this easy recipe. Soft, fluffy sandwich buns with rich onion flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- clean kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup instant potato flakes
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned. Remove from heat and set aside.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large onion
- Add the water, softened butter, salt, sugar, potato flakes, flour, yeast, and cooked onions to a bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the dough cycle and start.1 cup lukewarm water, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1½ teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, ¼ cup instant potato flakes, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- When the cycle is complete, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead 6-8 times.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape into balls, then gently flatten into 4-inch circles. If the dough shrinks, let it rest for a few minutes and try again.
- Place on a baking sheet. Cover loosely and let rise in a draft-free place for 40-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together egg white and water. Brush over the rolls.1 large egg white, 1 tablespoon water
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Refrigerate for longer storage up to 5 days
♨️ REHEATING
- Oven warm at 300°F for 5-8 minutes
- Microwave heat for 10-15 seconds
- Air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze rolls in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months
- Thaw at room temperature before reheating
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use fully caramelized onions for a deeper flavor
- Do not add too much flour or the rolls may become dense
- Let dough rest if it resists shaping
- Bake until just golden to avoid drying out
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Stand mixer mix the dough using a dough hook and knead until smooth
- Hand kneading knead 8-10 minutes until elastic
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use for sandwiches or sliders
- Make mini garlic bread with leftover rolls
- Toast for breakfast with butter or jam
📝 NOTES
- Instant potato flakes help create a softer texture
- Bread flour can be used for a slightly chewier result
Nutrition
Serving: 1bun | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg
