We have dinner with our friends, Josh & Kait frequently and I know I'll always be asked to make these if we're going over there, or just have them ready if they're coming here.
30 Minute Dinner Rolls
1¼ cups warm water
¼ cup sugar
2 T. yeast
⅓ cup oil
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
3½ cups flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add in oil, salt, egg and flour. Mix using the dough hook until combined. (Add a little extra flour if dough is too sticky.)
Shape immediately into about 15 rolls and place in a greased 9x13" cake pan. Let raise for about 15-20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Bake rolls for about 15-20 minutes.
Spread butter on the tops of cooked rolls for a finishing touch.
A few things I've learned along the way:
1. Yeast at Costco is cheap. Like wayyy cheap than any yeast packets you can find at a regular grocery store.
2. If your rolls are too dense, next time, knead a little more. If they're still dense, make sure your yeast isn't expired.