Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Recipes Christmas Side Dishes 10 Freshly Baked Roll Recipes For Christmas No matter what's on the menu this year, don't skip out the rolls. By Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 5, 2024 There is one dish that should have a spot on every Christmas table and that's freshly baked rolls. The rolls don't have to be made from scratch (who can turn down a buttery, flaky crescent roll, even if it's made with canned dough?) but they do need to be freshly baked and served hot, preferably with pats of butter on the side. And who could forget the sweeter rolls that we crave during the holiday season (hello cinnamon rolls!) Thankfully, we've gathered up all the roll recipes you'll need ahead for a lovely Christmas holiday, whether you're serving them for breakfast, dinner, or dessert! 65 Christmas Buffet Recipe Ideas The Whole Family Will Love 01 of 10 Cloverleaf Rolls Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster These rich, buttery rolls are fun, pull-apart options for the bread basket. Serve with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of flaky salt. Get The Recipe 02 of 10 Pull-Apart Butter Roll Loaves Photo: James Ransom; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely This isn't the standard bread basket option, but it's one we think you'll agree is incredibly flavorful and tender. This recipe makes two loaves, so you can have one for dinner and one with leftovers the next day. Just warm the loaf before serving. Get The Recipe 03 of 10 Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Micah Morton, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner This recipe from reader Carole Miller Radford is dependable, easy, and delicious. She recommends making the dough the previous day and then allowing it to rise again before baking. The dough can be shaped into balls for standard rolls but is supple enough to form any shape. Get The Recipe 04 of 10 Sweet Potato Rolls Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Have a surplus of sweet potatoes? Why not make use of them with a delectable sweet potato roll recipe that only requires an hour of rising time? Between the harvest gold color and a drizzle of sparkling honey, these will brighten your table and your guests' faces. Get The Recipe 05 of 10 Parker House Rolls Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman The soft, buttery rolls are sweetened with brown sugar. Dust with sea salt and poppy seeds and make them the star of your holiday table as well. Get The Recipe 06 of 10 Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Nothing says Christmas brunch like a tray of cinnamon-scented red velvet rolls. You can even play with the filling, trying a sumptuous hazelnut spread instead. The cream cheese icing adds a tanginess that pairs perfectly with your cup of coffee. Get The Recipe 07 of 10 Southern Butter Rolls Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Biscuits and cinnamon rolls meet in the middle to make a sweet and luscious breakfast bread the whole family will adore on Christmas morning. Thanks to its biscuit-like ingredients, there is no need to wait for the dough to rise. Get The Recipe 08 of 10 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The thing about cinnamon rolls is that they never go out of style, and on Christmas morning, they're kind of expected. This recipe might just be entitled "the best yet" by your loved ones. After all the rolls are gone, you'll be spooning up the remnants of the silky smooth vanilla glaze. Serve with coffee or hot cocoa for the perfect warming companion. Get The Recipe 09 of 10 Spiced Orange Rolls Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle These buttery rolls are spiked with a spiced orange marmalade mixture, that makes each bite taste like Christmas day. A quick powdered sugar and orange glaze ties all the ingredients together while adding a bit more sweetness. Get The Recipe 10 of 10 Caramel Rolls Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless If you're looking for a cozy sweet roll to serve, these caramel rolls are the perfect option. They have the spice you desire during the holidays, thanks to brown sugar and cinnamon, plus caramel, which coats each roll. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit