Soft Onion Sandwich Rolls
These homemade soft onion sandwich rolls are so fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for burgers, pulled pork, or any kind of sandwich! Loaded with savory onion flavor from dried minced onions and onion powder, these golden rolls are a total game changer. Once you make these from scratch, you'll never want store-bought buns again!
Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal
Equipment
- Bread Machine for dough preparation
- Whisk or fork
- Knife or bench scraper
- Parchment Paper or nonstick spray
- Kitchen towel for covering rolls while rising
- Wire cooling rack optional
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk lukewarm
- 5 tbsp water lukewarm
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- ¼ cup instant potato flakes
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 (.25 oz) envelope
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ cup dried minced onion for topping
Instructions
- Add milk, water, butter, salt, sugar, onion powder, 3 tablespoons dried onion, potato flakes, flour, and yeast to your bread machine in that order (or as directed by your bread machine), and start the Dough cycle.
- Once the dough is ready, transfer to a lightly floured surface, knead briefly, and divide into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball, flatten to about 4 inches wide, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- If the dough resists flattening, let it rest for a minute, then continue.
- Cover the rolls loosely with a towel and let them rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 40 minutes, until doubled in size.
- While rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon water, brush over the tops of the risen rolls, then sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup dried minced onion.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack (optional) before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Letting the dough rest before flattening helps relax the gluten and makes shaping easier.
- These rolls freeze beautifully! Store in a zip-top bag and thaw at room temperature before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg