Buttered Dinner Roll

A buttered dinner roll is a soft, fluffy yeast bread roll, typically enriched with butter, milk, and sometimes sugar, which is baked until golden and then generously brushed with melted butter. It is a staple side dish in American cuisine, often served warm alongside meals like roast dinners or holiday feasts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate-rich food with a moderate fat content from the butter and milk, providing quick energy and small amounts of B vitamins and iron. A standard roll (about 50g) generally contains around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	230 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Phosphorus	50 mg

Per 1 roll (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a symbol of comfort and hospitality in many Western dining traditions, often placed in a basket at the center of the table to share. Nutritionally, the simple act of warming it and adding butter significantly enhances its palatability and caloric density, making it a beloved but indulgent accompaniment.