Quick Mayonnaise Dinner Rolls
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When you need a good roll mighty quick, you need these mayonnaise rolls. Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes with 3 ingredients, they’re the perfect tender texture to serve with butter and jam.
I’m the world’s worst when it comes to planning a meal from start to finish and not thinking about the bread until we’re about ready to eat. That is where these mayonnaise rolls come in handy. If you work fast, you can have them ready from start to finish in about ten minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand.
What are those ingredients I hear you ask? Mayonnaise, self-rising flour, and milk (and an optional dash of salt). Now, this mayo roll recipe has you just throwing these few ingredients together in a bowl and stirring, then baking in the oven for eight to ten minutes. So yep, it is entirely possible to have these done from start to finish in ten minutes.
Sometimes I make these quick and easy mayonnaise rolls for breakfast, sometimes for supper, and sometimes as a little afternoon treat. Serve them warm straight out of the oven with a spread of butter and jam and y’all, you’ll feel like you’ve ascended to heaven! They’re soft, dense, and have the perfect tender texture. Kind of a cross between a biscuit and a dinner roll a.k.a the best combination out there.
Before we dive in, I have one more thing to say. If you are someone who doesn’t care too much for mayonnaise, you’re in good company. I’ve never been an “Oh, mayo!” type of gal myself. It kinda grosses me out. The thing is, though, mayonnaise is mostly just oil and eggs, so let’s look at it from that perspective for the basis of this recipe. Because, while I don’t care for mayo, I love these quick dinner rolls and I know you will too. Try making homemade strawberry jam, or peach butter and you family will want these every night!
Recipe Ingredients
- Mayo
- Milk
- Self-rising flour
- Pinch of salt
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Muffin Pan (Splurge)
- Muffin Pan (Budget Friendly)
- Mixing Bowl
How to Make Mayonnaise Rolls in 10 Minutes
Place your flour, mayo, milk, and salt in a bowl.
Stir that up with a spoon until it is well mixed.
Now spray six cups in a muffin tin with cooking spray.
I also like that this recipe just makes six, which is usually plenty for us.
Divide your dough between the muffin cups and bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes.
See how easy that was? Dump in a bowl, stir and bake.
Here are our finished rolls!
Enjoy!
Storage
Store leftover mayonnaise biscuits in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
- Any type of milk will work, but I personally use whole milk.
- That extra dash of salt gives them a bit more oomph but you can omit it if you like. You can also swap it for a teaspoon of granulated sugar or brown sugar for a dash of sweetness instead.
- To make your own self-rising flour, simply add 1.5 tsp of baking powder and 1/2 tsp of salt for EACH cup of all-purpose flour.
- If you like, sprinkle the tops of your dinner rolls with poppy seeds or sesame seeds before baking.
- Another option is to stir some shredded cheddar cheese into the batter.
Recipe FAQs
How do you serve mayonnaise rolls?
There are so many ways to serve mayonnaise rolls:
- Enjoy them with your favorite spread for breakfast with a coffee. That might be peanut butter, Nutella, homemade strawberry jam, or peach butter.
- Serve them as a side dish with your favorite soup or stew, like chicken noodle soup, butternut squash soup, or beef stew.
- Enjoy them with a gravy-soaked dish like chicken fried steak with gravy or Southern cubed steak with gravy.
Basically, use them instead of garlic bread (add a spread of garlic butter and prepare to have your mind blown), ordinary dinner rolls, or homemade biscuits and you’re in for a treat!
Can you freeze mayonnaise rolls?
I don’t recommend freezing mayonnaise rolls as the texture will dry out in the freezer. Luckily, they only take 10 minutes to make!
You may also like these easy bread recipes:
Easy Challah Recipe with Honey
Homemade Dinner Rolls (a.k.a Preston Rolls)
2-Ingredient Biscuits With Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.1 cup self-rising flour, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 cup milk, dash of salt
- Grease six cups in a muffin tin and divide the dough evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve as a roll or a biscuit.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published here in 2011. I updated the post and photos in 2020.
This post was featured on Meal Plan Monday.
A great cook knows that it’s not what is on the table that matters,
it is what’s in the chairs around the table.
I bought my Mama a pot of Hydrangeas before she got sick and passed away. She asked me to put them in the front yard when they started to wilt. I decided to put some in the back yard too. Those things grew to a six by four foot wide plot and were beautiful.
Thanks for the “Rollscuit” recipe hehe.. I’ll make them.
I was so excited to see your rooster salt shaker! I was given pair of salt and pepper shakers that look just like yours as a house warming gift recently and have really enjoyed using them. Who doesn’t love the combo of functional and pretty in their housewares?
Chris, your so blessed to still have your mother, who notices what you’re interested in. I LOVE old bowls, search for them. Think I’ve seen your recipe for the rolls before, but then, I’m old as dirt, so have seen a lot. I’ve promoted your website to so many, because you have really researched the old stuff. It’s a very important part of history, you know. What you’re preserving is a legacy. Thank you.
I love the Hazel atlas bowl….E-Bay is calling my name 🙂
These sound wonderful. Can’t wait to try them but I have to go get some mayo first. I love your bowl and haven’t seen one like it before. And speaking of coveting, I spied your rooster salt shaker in you picture. I love roosters and have them all over my kitchen.
My mother used to make these all the time but never had a recipe. She just made them how she saw her mom do it.
As a result mine never seem to taste right. I think it’s because my spoons and bowls are different sizes then hers. You know most southern ladies don’t measure anything. She just has a bowl that she always made these in and knows what point on the bowl to fill it to. lol
I HATE Mayo but I always loved these rolls. Can’t wait to try them making them with actual measures! Thank You!
Thanks so much for this recipe! I find myself in the same fix a lot of times and then we just go without anything (like last night with our spaghetti). How exciting to have this recipe that I can just whip up real quick! In about the time it takes to microwave my veggies. Because I usually forget about those, too. I guess I am a main dish and dessert kind of cook. 😉