Overnight Butter Rolls

Soft, golden, and irresistibly buttery, these Overnight Butter Rolls are the ultimate make-ahead bread recipe for busy mornings or holiday dinners. Perfectly crafted with a slow overnight rise, these rolls develop a rich flavor and tender texture that simply melts in your mouth. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and instant yeast, they’re elevated by the addition of melted butter for a decadent finish. The dough is prepared the night before, chilled to build flavor, and baked fresh the next day, ensuring warm, pillowy rolls without the morning rush. Brushed with a final touch of melted butter, these rolls are perfect for slathering with jam, honey, or herbed butter. Easy to make and crowd-pleasingly delicious, this recipe is a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:480 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.33 cup Warm water
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the milk and heat until warm (around 100–110°F). Remove from heat.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 3

Gradually add the warm milk and melted butter mixture, along with the warm water and egg, to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until a dough starts to form.

Step 4

Increase the mixing speed to medium and knead the dough for 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. If needed, add 1–2 tablespoons of extra flour to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 2 hours at room temperature, or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving a bit of space between them.

Step 7

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or up to 12 hours). This slow rise builds flavor and keeps the rolls soft.

Step 8

In the morning, remove the dish from the refrigerator and let the rolls come to room temperature and rise for 1–2 hours, or until puffy.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 10

While the rolls are still warm, brush them generously with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy! These rolls pair wonderfully with jam, honey, or whipped butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	501.6 grams (501.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	870

Total Fat 63.20g	81%
Saturated Fat 35.40g	177%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 374mg	125%
Sodium 3750mg	163%
Total Carbohydrate 64.80g	24%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 61.80g
Protein 18.00g	36%

Vitamin D 179IU	897%
Calcium 341mg	26%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 528mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 28.8%