Description
These cake mix dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, making them the perfect addition to any meal. Using a simple combination of cake mix, yeast, and flour, this cake mix rolls recipe creates a delicious twist on traditional dinner rolls. Whether you’re looking for cake mix yeast rolls, yellow cake mix dinner rolls, or even a quick 1-hour dinner rolls recipe, this method will give you light and airy results every time.
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix (yellow cake mix rolls)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast:
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, and salt.
- Add the activated yeast mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead & Rise:
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape & Second Rise:
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12-16 equal pieces.
- Shape into rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- These sweet rolls made with cake mix can be customized with cinnamon or vanilla for added flavor.
- Try making cake mix cinnamon rolls recipe by rolling the dough with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- If using pancake mix instead of cake mix, check out dinner rolls using pancake mix or pancake mix dinner recipes for a variation.
- For a lemon-flavored twist, try a lemon cake roll using cake mix variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
