Here’s a simple recipe for soft, fluffy bread rolls—perfect for sandwiches, dinner sides, or breakfast.
Ingredients (makes 12 rolls)
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- Optional: melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate the yeast:
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough:
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.
- First rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls:
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray.
- Second rise:
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake rolls for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Optional:
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter for a soft, shiny finish.
Tips
- For extra soft rolls, replace 1/4 cup of milk with an equal amount of cream.
- You can add herbs, garlic, or cheese to the dough for flavored rolls.
- Rolls freeze well; just thaw and warm before serving.
If you want, I can give a quick no-yeast version that uses baking powder for soft rolls in under 30 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
