Ah, Bread Rolls 🍞—soft, fluffy, and versatile little loaves that are perfect as a side for soups, stews, or sandwiches. Here’s a classic homemade recipe:
Soft Bread Rolls
Servings: 8–10
Prep time: 15 min
Rise time: 1–1.5 hours
Bake time: 15–20 min
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (105–110°F / 40–43°C)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- Optional: melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate yeast
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead & first rise
- Knead dough on a floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Shape rolls
- Punch down dough and divide into 8–10 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise another 20–30 minutes.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake rolls 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: brush with melted butter immediately after baking for a soft, shiny crust.
- Cool & serve
- Let rolls cool slightly before serving.
🔥 Tips
- For extra soft rolls, replace 2 tbsp of flour with 2 tbsp milk powder.
- Can add herbs, cheese, or garlic to the dough for flavored rolls.
- Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze for longer storage.
I can also give you a quick no-knead bread roll recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and practically hands-off if you want faster results.
Do you want the no-knead version?
