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Lambert’s Yeast Rolls Recipe (Copycat)

Published: Nov 16, 2021 · Modified: Nov 17, 2022 by Lynda · This post may contain affiliate links.

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These yeast dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any dinner table. They’re light and fluffy, with a touch of sweetness. And they’re so easy to make! Just follow the recipe below and you’ll have fresh, homemade rolls that will remind you of the famous Lambert’s Throwed Rolls.

Lambert's rolls clone on a wire rack.

Have you heard of the famous “thrown rolls” at Lambert’s cafe in Alabama? This recipe is a lot like those, and they disappear just as fast! Make some for dinner tonight and watch them go. They’re delicious and easy to make! Who doesn’t love fresh hot rolls?

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 How To Make Yeast Rolls
  • Working With Yeast Tips
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Bread Machine Yeast Rolls Recipe
  • 📖 Recipe

Those in the know who travel to Gulf Shores, Alabama, stop at Lambert’s Cafe in the nearby town of Foley. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, leaves there hungry. The food is great and plentiful

The employees at Lambert’s periodically go around with their “Pass Arounds” which include Macaroni & Tomatoes, Fried Potatoes & Onions, Black Eyed Peas, Fried Okra, Apple Butter, and Boiled Cabbage. Not to be forgotten are the Hot Rolls & Sorghum. But most people in there prefer to have their rolls thrown to them. Hence, Lambert’s Cafe is the home of the “throwed roll.”

Because we can’t all be on our way to the beach and stop at Lambert’s, here are two recipes for delicious rolls that taste like Lambert’s Throwed Rolls – one recipe for everyone, and one recipe for those who have bread machines.

🥘 Ingredients

To make yeast rolls, you need the following ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 pkg.) active dry yeast
  • 1 egg

🔪 How To Make Yeast Rolls

To make them without a bread machine, you start by warming the milk. I microwave it on HIGH for 40 seconds. It’s important to not heat it too hot or it will kill the yeast.

Stir the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. This will allow it time for the yeast to bloom. Meanwhile, melt the butter. (30 seconds on HIGH in the microwave should do the trick.). Let it cool.

Place the flour, remaining sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the yeast mixture, butter, and egg and mix at LOW speed until it has all been combined. Increase the speed and knead for 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove the dough from the mixer bowl. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the mixer bowl or lightly spray the bowl with non-stick spray. Put the dough back into the bowl and lightly oil the top of the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm environment for 1 hour.

Remove the dough from the bowl and form it into 24 balls. Place 2 balls into a muffin pan cup. Repeat with the remaining dough. Allow rolls to rise for 30 – 45 minutes.

Rolls rising in a muffin pan.

Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Half of a dinner roll in a wire rack.

Working With Yeast Tips

Yeast is a living, single-cell fungi. While it is possible to “catch” a wild yeast, it is much easier to buy a packet or jar at the grocery store. There are two types that are typically involved with bread making: dry active and instant (or rapid rise). Here are few things you should know when working with yeast:

  • Yeast can be added directly to dry ingredients or dissolved in water (use 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey in ½ cup of water that is 110°F-115°F). If the water is too hot, you will kill it.
  • When dissolving yeast in water, allow it to sit for 5 – 10 minutes. If it does not form a foam at the top, toss it out.
  • Dry yeast works best when used at room temperature.
  • To help speed up the rising process, turn on your oven and let it warm up to 150 degrees. Turn the oven off and place your dough in the warm, draft-free oven. You can place a pan of water in the oven to help keep the dough soft.
  • Dough is usually ready when it has doubled in size.
  • To extend the life of yeast in a jar, place it in the refrigerator or freezer. Allow the yeast to come to room temperature when using.

If you like yeast rolls, I bet you will love my recipes for orange rolls and cinnamon rolls.

📖 Recipe

dinner rolls on a wire rack

Lambert’s Yeast Rolls (clone)

Lambert’s is “Home of the Throwed Rolls.” While strict grammarians may take issue with their saying, they will no doubt love their rolls. Save yourself the trip and make these Lambert’s Throwed Rolls (clone) at home.
4.63 from 8 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Lynda

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • muffin pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup sugar divided
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Warm the milk in the microwave at HIGH for 40 seconds.
  • Stir the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Place the flour, remaining sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the yeast mixture, butter, and egg and mix at LOW speed until combined. Increase the speed and knead for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the mixer bowl. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the mixer bowl or lightly spray the bowl with non-stick spray. Put the dough back into the bowl and lightly oil the top of the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm environment for 1 hour.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and form into 24 balls. Place 2 balls into a muffin pan cup. Repeat with remaining dough. Allow rolls to rise for 30 – 45 minutes.
  • Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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Bread Machine Yeast Rolls Recipe

If you have a bread machine, place the ingredients in the machine according to the manufacturer’s directions using the DOUGH cycle.

Lightly spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray.

Upon completion, divide the dough into 24 balls. Place two balls side-by-side in a muffin pan cup. Allow them to rise 30-45 minutes.

Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

📖 Recipe

dinner rolls on a wire rack

Lambert’s Throwed Rolls Bread Machine Recipe

Lambert’s is “Home of the Throwed Rolls.” While strict grammarians may take issue with their saying, they will no doubt love their rolls. Save yourself the trip and make these Lambert’s Throwed Rolls (clone) at home.
4.45 from 52 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Lynda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet of yeast)
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturer’s instructions. Run dough cycle. (I put the egg in just after the machine starts to run.)
  • Lightly spray muffin pan with non-stick spray.
  • Upon completion, divide dough into 24 balls. Place two balls side-by-side in muffin pan cup.
  • Allow to rise 30-45 minutes.
  • Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Alice says

    March 14, 2023 at 1:25 pm

    These rolls are the best. I make them almost every day and I freeze left overs. My Grandson loves them and will not eat regular bread. Thank you for this great recipe.

    Reply
    • Lynda says

      March 14, 2023 at 2:11 pm

      That makes my heart so happy to hear that you love the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your experience.

      Reply
  2. Lola says

    January 29, 2023 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    Very quick to make. The dough is a little more sticky than other recipes I have used but the rolls are soft and delicious

    Reply
  3. Treena says

    January 03, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Last week we took our preschoolers to Lambert’s in Foley. Predictably, they loved the “throwed rolls.” I tried this recipe today using my bread machine —- outstanding! The little ones even asked it I could throw them the rolls (I didn’t). Thanks so much for working out this recipe and for posting it. It will become a favorite at our house.

    Reply
    • Lynda says

      January 04, 2015 at 7:42 am

      I am so glad to hear that. I hope the little ones weren’t too disappointed about them not being thrown.

      Reply
    • crystal says

      September 03, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Good food
      Roll

      Reply
  4. Cat Davis says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Yum. I pinned these for later. I love using my bread machine.

    Reply
  5. HilLesha says

    November 03, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    Those look really, really good!

    Reply
  6. Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:32 am

    I’ve always wanted to visit Lambert’s just for the rolls but I’ve never considered making the rolls at home. Great idea!

    Reply
  7. Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Thanks for the great roll recipe… and the great tip on where to eat the next time I am in the Gulf Shores (or even Pensacola) area!

    Reply
  8. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I’ve never made my own rolls before. I bet these would be yummy!

    Reply
  9. Katy says

    October 22, 2013 at 6:27 am

    I haven’t eaten at Lambert’s but several people I know talk about how good it is. Hopefully one day I’ll get to try it for myself. Until then I’ll have to try your clones :).

    Reply
  10. Sara Phillips says

    October 21, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    OH YUM!!! I’ve never been to a Lambert’s but my Grandma & Mom make their rolls from scratch.

    Reply
  11. Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:26 am

    That looks delicious! I haven’t tried making my own rolls before.

    Reply
  12. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Oh my! These look so good and perfect for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  13. Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says

    October 20, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Never heard of Lambert’s but I absolutely love me some bread. Those looks amazing.

    Reply
  14. Kait says

    October 20, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Those look so good! I could sit down and eat like five I think 🙂

    Reply
  15. Anne says

    October 20, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Looks delicious, I love rolls hot out of the oven

    Reply
  16. Katie says

    October 20, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    I’m not familiar with the restaurant, but those rolls look delcious!

    Reply
  17. Rachel says

    October 20, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    There is one of these in Missouri that we stop at every time we go home to St Louis to visit. I am going to have to try these rolls.

    Reply
  18. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

    October 19, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    OMG that looks good. This is what I miss the most on my diet. Sigh.

    Reply
  19. Jennifer H says

    October 19, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    yummy! I love rolls, and those look so good.

    Reply
  20. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    October 19, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    These look delicious..and make me really want a bread machine. I wonder if I could fit it in my kitchen!

    Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    October 19, 2013 at 11:25 am

    4 stars
    Ooo and it so happens I have all these ingredients! Definitely making these tonight for dinner. Thanks!

    Reply
  22. T.Dashfield says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Can you do this without a bread machine? I loved going to Lambert’s when I lived in Missouri. The kids thought having bread thrown at you was the most fun thing ever! Hi from Sharefest

    Reply
  23. Singapore Mum Blog says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:48 am

    wooooo the bread looks so yummy!!!

    Reply
  24. Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I love making bread. I will definitely be trying these.

    Reply
  25. Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I never make my own bread but this looks so awesome!!

    Reply
  26. Nancy says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:49 am

    Yes,we have been to Lambert’s. It is an excellent dining experience!

    Reply

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