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$3 Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls

Bring the Best Part of Thanksgiving Dinner.

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Nov 12, 2026
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If you are doing a potluck style Thanksgiving or you’re doing the whole thing yourself, there are plenty of ways to make a delicious dinner for the whole family (extended included) without breaking the bank. This is the first installment of our “Thanksgiving on a Budget” series. When it’s all said and done, you will have a complete list of recipes for affordable,delicious Thanksgiving staples.

Up first? Dinner rolls. Or as I call them, my Thanksgiving spoon. If you aren't wiping up everything else on your plate with a dinner roll before shoving it all in your mouth, are you even doing it right?

These rolls are so easy, delicious, fluffy and buttery and they will wow everyone at Thanksgiving. Imagine when somebody goes, “Wow, where did you get these dinner rolls? They're delish!” and you can say, “Oh, I made them myself.”

The best part? These will run you less than 3 bucks to make. The holidays are expensive enough. Let's save some money where we can.

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Estimated Time: 60-90 min (10-15 minutes of prep)

Makes: 16 dinner rolls

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups AP flour

    • You can sift it if you want for better texture. You do not have to.

  • 1 cup warm milk (between 110–115°F to activate the yeast)

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 1 tbsp instant yeast (1 and 1/3 packets)

  • 1 large beaten egg

  • 4 tbsp melted butter

  • 1½ tsp salt

  • Extra butter to brush rolls at the end

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