Here’s a simple recipe for soft, fluffy bread rolls—perfect for dinner, sandwiches, or just snacking 🍞✨
Soft Bread Rolls
Ingredients (makes 8–10 rolls)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Activate yeast (if using active dry yeast)
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Make dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture (or milk for instant yeast), melted butter, and egg.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough
- Knead on a floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or 5–6 minutes in a stand mixer with dough hook).
- First rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size.
- Shape rolls
- Punch down dough and divide into 8–10 equal pieces.
- Shape into balls and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Second rise
- Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush rolls with melted butter.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & serve
- Brush with more butter if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy rolls: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top before baking.
- Sweet rolls: Add 2–3 tbsp sugar to the dough or brush with honey after baking.
- Herb rolls: Mix in chopped rosemary, thyme, or garlic powder for flavor.
- Freezing: Cool completely, then freeze in a zip-top bag; reheat in oven before serving.
I can also give a quick 30-minute soft bread roll recipe that uses a faster-rise method if you want rolls ready faster.
