🍞 Bread Roll
A bread roll is a small, soft or crusty individual loaf of bread, perfect as a side for soups, salads, or main dishes. They can be fluffy, buttery, or hearty depending on the recipe.
🥄 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 rolls)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg (optional, for brushing tops)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate yeast:
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Mix dough:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead:
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
4️⃣ First rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
5️⃣ Shape rolls:
- Punch down dough. Divide into 8–10 equal pieces.
- Shape into round or oval rolls and place on a greased baking sheet or lined with parchment paper.
6️⃣ Second rise:
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
7️⃣ Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush rolls with beaten egg for a shiny top (optional).
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
8️⃣ Cool & serve:
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve warm or at room temperature.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Bread Rolls
- Soft rolls: Brush tops with melted butter after baking.
- Flavor variations: Add herbs, garlic, cheese, or seeds for extra flavor.
- Freezing: Dough can be shaped and frozen before the second rise; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Crusty rolls: Bake on a hot baking stone and spritz with water for a crispier exterior.
I can also provide:
- 🧄 Garlic butter dinner rolls
- 🥖 Whole wheat or multigrain rolls
- 🧀 Cheddar and herb rolls
- 🍯 Sweet honey rolls
Do you want the garlic butter dinner rolls version?
