Copycat Golden Corral's Rolls Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

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A clone recipe of the soft dinner rolls from the Golden Corral restaurant. The rolls are made with yeast, sugar, butter, flour, egg, and milk.

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serves/makes:

ready in:

2-5 hrs

23 reviews
4 comments


ingredients

1 envelope active dry yeast
1/4 cup very warm water
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup scalding hot milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine, for brushing rolls

directions

Sprinkle the yeast over very warm water in a large bowl (Very warm water should feel comfortably warm when dropped on wrist.) Stir until yeast dissolves. Add sugar, the 1/4 cup butter or margarine and salt to hot milk and stir until the sugar dissolves and butter or margarine is melted. Cool mixture to 105 to 115 degrees F.

Add milk mixture to yeast, then beat in egg. Beat in 4 cups of the flour, 1 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. Use some of the remaining 1/2 cup of the flour to dust a pastry cloth. Knead the dough lightly for 5 minutes, working in the remaining flour (use it for flouring the pastry cloth and your hands). Place dough in a warm buttered bowl; turn greased-side up. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

Punch dough down and knead 4 to 5 minutes on a lightly floured pastry cloth. Dough will be sticky, but use as little flour as possible for flouring your hands and the pastry cloth, otherwise the rolls will not be as feathery light as they should be. Pinch off small chunks of dough and shape into round rolls about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Place in neat rows, not quite touching, in a well-buttered 13- by 9- by 2-inch pan. Cover rolls and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes.

Brush tops of rolls with melted butter or margarine, then bake in a 375 degrees F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve warm with plenty of butter.

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nutrition data

125 calories, 4 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.



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reviews & comments

  1. MonkeyWaffles REVIEW:
    March 26, 2021

    Came out perfect! Did everything as described and made a dozen rolls from the batch. I think I'll add a bit more sugar next time though. I like my rolls where I can taste the sweetness (ala - Hawaiian Rolls)

  2. Sherri REVIEW:
    April 1, 2020

    Loved this recipe! I omitted the salt due to very strict sodium diet (500mg/day), thus the reason I started baking my own breads a year ago. With the sugar and being to fluffy, didn’t miss the salt one bit!! So good! So easy to make. Thank you very much for the recipe.

  3. Littlelady REVIEW:
    October 18, 2019

    I love this recipe!! … I made EXACTLY as written and the rolls turned out perfect! Couldn't ask for a better roll. This recipe is certainly a keeper and I will most likely ditch all the other recipes for rolls for this one.

  4. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    July 25, 2019

    That honey butter with these are divine!!!

  5. Breakfastatme REVIEW:
    November 6, 2018

    These rolls turned out great. I have eaten two and i just took them out of the oven. Thank you for sharing!!

  6. Dindunuffin REVIEW:
    June 11, 2017

    I liked them however they didnt quite taste like golden corals rolls, because the golden coral rolls are slightly sweeter.

  7. kissmykitty REVIEW:
    October 23, 2016

    My rolls turned out very dense and doughy - but they were so delicious, nobody cared! I think my results were due to user error -- I think my water was too warm, or my milk too cool (or both). So, there's that. :)Jenn, aka @kissmykitty jenn.nu

  8. Geri REVIEW:
    September 18, 2015

    Turned this into a loaf, a little sweet for my liking so less sugar next time but YUM an absolute keeper of a recipe

  9. ZidaJane REVIEW:
    October 22, 2014

    I absolutely love these and they came out great! I made some last night. I ended up with 12 medium sized rolls, which was just prefect. I prefer a larger roll personally. I shared a few with my neighbors and they all loved them ,so I'm making more today. I was wondering if I use double the ingredients,will i have to let it rise for a double time? Like for a single batch 1 1/2 hours and for a doubled batch the rising time would be for 2 1/2 hours? same with the second rise.

    • CDKitchen Staff Reply:

      Altering baking recipes isn't as simple as changing the serving size. I would highly recommend not doubling it but rather making two batches. That way the "chemistry" that goes into it won't be altered and you'll have much better results.

  10. Anonymous REVIEW:
    August 5, 2014

    Once your dough is formed, brushing with a little more melted butter or margarine gives the rolls that flaky finish that everyone craves!

  11. smurf REVIEW:
    July 20, 2014

    These delicious dinner rolls taste just like Golden Corral to me and are feathery light.

  12. Casity REVIEW:
    November 6, 2013

    These turned out like nice rolls but not quite like what I remember at Golden Corral.

  13. Big D REVIEW:
    August 4, 2013

    These rolls are fantastic. They are very light and pretty easy to make if you are used to making bread from scratch. They remind me of the rolls you'd get at fancy cafeterias that they used to have in the 60's and 70's. I agree that they freeze well too. I usually freeze about 6-8 of them when I make them unless I'm serving them to a larger group.

  14. Coco89 REVIEW:
    April 14, 2013

    This recipe was good the dough tasted great but the breads get a little hard, def will be trying this again

  15. guest guy March 24, 2013

    Thanks CDKitchen. The yeast was near its expiration, the water was around 100 degrees, and the room maintains a temperature of about 75. However i did set the dough to rise on top of a warm oven to provide the proper temperature for rising. I also left the yeast and water mixture aside for about 15-20 min while i prepared the rest of the ingredients. So i believe a combination of the long set time for the yeast and the fact that it was old was the reason for it failing. If you have anymore hints or advice i would greatly appreciate it.

  16. guest guy March 22, 2013

    So mine turned out so dense they were basically still dough. they refused to rise in the first place. Followed recipe step by step.. Any ideas as to what went wrong?

    • CDKitchen Staff Reply:

      If they never rose then it could be the yeast, or the water temperature, or the room temperature while they rose, etc.

  17. carrie REVIEW:
    January 16, 2013

    I just got done making this recipe it was really good my son said he loved them better then what I have try making before. thanks

  18. Lds wife and momma REVIEW:
    November 29, 2012

    These rolls are truly superb! We bake bread at our house several times a week about 9 months out of the year. I have one roll recipe I have used for maybe 3 years but lately my daughters said they don't care for them (my old recipe) nearly as much as ones they ate at Golden Corral. So I went on a search for a new recipe!We tried a couple but they were much like I had been using or just weren't very tasty. I had almost given up and I ound this recipe! We made it for the first time last night for dinner guests. Everyone loved them!The one thing I will say is that I raised them till doubled then punched down and I really felt to get the "right" size roll it only made 12 and the recipe says 24. That is easily fixed by making smaller rolls and not an issue but thought I would mention it. Also I brushed with melted butter before baking and melted homemade honey butter after as an extra treat but not necessary. ;). Thanks for a great recipe. This is going into my family favorites.

  19. mommat REVIEW:
    April 6, 2012

    My daughter is in restaraunt management in college. When she came to visit she told me of this recipe. She made the rolls and WOW very delicious!!!! We made homemade butter for them. what was left over i put in the freezer. We simply take out what we need for dinner and put in the microwave for approx. 10-20 seconds and they still taste nice and fresh as if they were just made. Love love love this recipe. I am making more for Easter dinner. Agree on maybe adding more sugar though. otherwise really great recipe. Recommend it to everyone.

  20. Lene REVIEW:
    November 24, 2011

    I found this recipe n decided to test it out. I don't think my dough is rising propperly but I think its more something I'm doing than the actual recipe. I agree, I don't think they quite taste like Golden Corral's but I think they do taste really good as their own recipe. It's the first bread I've ever tried making and for me the recipe was pretty easy to follow.

  21. Mitch REVIEW:
    November 23, 2011

    While they didn't turn out -exactly- like Golden Corral rolls, they did turn out absolutely amazing. Very soft, very fluffy, and very irresistible. Fairly easy to make, too. I do suggest adding just a little extra sugar. Maybe increasing the amount to 1/2 a cup.All in all, great recipe. I'm glad I found this recipe in time to make 5 dozen or so for Thanksgiving. (serve them as fresh as possible!)

  22. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    January 26, 2011

    i did this recipe and it didnt came out like golden corral at all there not sweet or anything like them sorry .... my kids like them but i didnt

  23. Guest Foodie January 3, 2011

    Has anyone tried to freeze the dough for later use? How do you think it would turn out?

  24. Newbie December 5, 2010

    Omg these dinner rolls are so good and easy to make!!!! I never quite use all the flour though.... Thank u for this recipe and easy to follow instructions!!!!

  25. JRBROWN REVIEW:
    August 23, 2008

    I have made these rolls many times and thay are great. I do change the flour abit by adding half AP flour and half bread flour for a softer more tender roll. Thay are the hit of the show. You must try for yourself.

  26. barf4000 REVIEW:
    January 24, 2008

    Good! They don't quite taste like Golden Corral's rolls, I think that they need more sugar to taste like them. They are good though! Really easy to make!!

  27. bellapuffin REVIEW:
    December 14, 2007

    These rolls are wonderful - they are exactly like Golden Corral - if you closed your eyes, you'd be in the restaurant! I found I had to use all 4 1/2 cups of flour in the dough, and used a dough hook on my mixer to knead the first knead. First rise I let it go for 2 hours and it doubled, almost tripled in volume. Very nice recipe - I was very pleased with the outcome!

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FAQs

What kind of bread does Golden Corral serve? ›

Golden Corral's signature Yeast Rolls are a labor of love- mixed and kneaded, proofed and cut, refrigerated for 24 hours, proofed again, then baked until golden brown. We make thousands of these rolls per week.

Why are my homemade dinner rolls hard? ›

Too much flour, or not the right kind, could be to blame. Dough made only from flour with a high or even average amount of protein (like bread flour or all-purpose flour) can become tough from overmixing. Protein gives bread structure in the form of gluten—the more you mix and move the dough, the more gluten you get.

How do you enhance store bought dinner rolls? ›

Try sprinkling herbs over the warmed rolls, or cracking some salt over them. One of our favourite ways to uplift a store-bought dinner roll is to drizzle some olive oil over them for instant Mediterranean flair!

Is Golden Corral made from scratch? ›

Our endless buffet menu offers unmatched variety of quality, made-from-scratch food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With over 150 items to choose from including USDA grilled to order steaks and traditional favorites like pot roast and fried chicken, everyone is sure to find their favorite at Golden Corral.

What cut of beef does Golden Corral use? ›

A tender, juicy, USDA steak for dinner is always a special occasion. At Golden Corral, our signature sirloin steaks are cooked-to-order every night of the week. Enjoy a perfectly grilled steak, just how you like it, along with all the salads, sides and buffet favorites you love.

Which is better for rolls bread flour or all-purpose flour? ›

You can also use all-purpose in many bun or roll recipes, which tend to have lower hydration and rely less on strong gluten and more on butter and sugar for texture. (Though bread flour can still give you a fluffier, almost cotton-candy-like texture in most buns and rolls.)

Should you brush rolls with butter before baking? ›

Butter basting: Rolls can be brushed with butter before, during, or after baking. While it doesn't brown the surface as much as egg wash will, it does promote browning and adds a lot of flavor.

What type of pan is best for baking rolls? ›

Cast iron can be used on the stove top or directly in the oven. If you don't have a large 11 inch cast iron pan, you can use a glass baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray. A 9×13 size would work well. It's best to have the rolls all touching each other when you arrange them in the pan, and I'll tell you why…

What happens if you add too much flour to dinner rolls? ›

Too much flour results in a dry, crumbly dough that's unpleasant and difficult to work with. It doesn't stick to itself and tends to fall apart when kneaded.

What is the difference between a bun and a roll? ›

Rolls are typically proofed and baked closer together for a softer, “pull apart” result. This makes them great for dipping or eating alongside other food. On the other hand, buns are proofed with space between them, which makes them crustier.

Why do my dinner rolls taste bland? ›

Salt adds flavor to bread. If none or too little is used in a recipe, the bread will lack the right flavor and taste "bland." If you reduce the amount of salt, try adding some dried herbs to increase the flavor. Too much yeast in bread will give bread an off-taste.

Why are my dinner rolls tasteless? ›

Flat flavor in bread is almost always because of not enough salt.

Why are my dinner rolls bland? ›

Your bland bread could be the result of rushing the process. Try a slow overnight rise in the refrigerator. Plan ahead to proof your loaf overnight. This hands-off time in the icebox will slow the fermentation process in your dough and result in a complex-flavored loaf.

What is golden brown bread? ›

The golden brown crust of baked bread is a result of the Maillard reaction, a chemical process that can be simplified to sugar + protein + heat = browning. The result of that browning is a far more complex flavor profile than other types of browning, producing more attractive and flavorful bread.

What is Golden Corral meatloaf made of? ›

Golden Corral Meatloaf is a classic American dish that's both comforting and delicious. Inspired by the meatloaf served at Golden Corral restaurants, it's a hearty meal made from ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a mix of savory herbs and spices.

How do you reheat Golden Corral rolls? ›

The best method for reheating dinner rolls is in the oven. To reheat dinner rolls in the oven, preheat it to 350°F. Place the rolls in a baking dish or on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter. Bake until warm, 7 to 10 minutes.

Does Golden Corral have bread pudding? ›

Golden Corral Bread Pudding with vanilla sauce is a delicious and popular dessert.

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