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!

📝 Ingredients

• 3/4 cup milk (lukewarm)
• 5 tbsp water (lukewarm)
• 3 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3 tbsp dried minced onion
• 1/4 cup instant potato flakes
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 (.25 oz) envelope)
• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup dried minced onion (for topping)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add 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.
2. 2Once the dough is ready, transfer to a lightly floured surface, knead briefly, and divide into 8 equal pieces.
3. 3Shape each piece into a ball, flatten to about 4 inches wide, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. 4If the dough resists flattening, let it rest for a minute, then continue.
5. 5Cover the rolls loosely with a towel and let them rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 40 minutes, until doubled in size.
6. 6While rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.
7. 7In 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.
8. 8Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack (optional) before slicing and serving.