If you love soft, fluffy homemade bread, this Magic Dough is all you need. One simple base transforms into 9 delicious styles — from cheesy to sweet honey-butter to Texas Roadhouse–style. Perfect for everyday meals, holidays, sliders, or snacking!
🍞 Magic Dinner Rolls Dough Base
Ingredients (US Measurements)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3–3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing after baking)
Method
- Combine warm milk, sugar & yeast. Let rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, salt & 2 cups flour. Mix well.
- Add remaining flour gradually and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover & rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
- Divide into 12–15 parts, shape as desired, place on a greased tray.
- Rise again 30–40 minutes.
- Brush with butter & bake 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes.
Air Fryer Option
320°F (160°C) • 9–12 minutes • Brush with butter.
⭐ 10 Magic Variations
1. Garlic Herb
Add 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp dried herbs
Finish: Brush with melted butter & parsley
2. Cheesy
Add ¾ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
Optional: Stuff cheese cubes inside
3. Honey Butter
Swap sugar for 3 tbsp honey
Brush with honey + salted butter
4. Whole Wheat
Use 2 cups whole wheat + 1½ cups all-purpose flour
Add 1 extra tbsp milk
5. Jalapeño Cheddar
Add ½ cup cheddar + ¼ cup diced jalapeños
6. Cinnamon Sweet Bites
Add 1 tsp cinnamon
Serve with cinnamon honey butter
7. Everything Bagel
Top with egg wash + everything bagel seasoning
8. Pull-Apart Party Bread
Arrange dough balls touching each other in a round pan
Brush with butter + flaky salt
9. Texas Roadhouse Style 🤠
Increase sugar to ⅓ cup
Add 1 tbsp honey + 1 extra egg yolk
Shape into squares, bake & brush with salted butter
10. Gluten-Free Rolls 🌾❌
Use gluten-free flour blend + add 1 tbsp psyllium husk for structure.
11. Potato Dinner Rolls 🥔
Replace ½ cup milk with ½ cup mashed potatoes.
Super soft & fluffy!