🥖 Soft Bread Roll
A classic bread roll is soft, fluffy, and slightly golden—a perfect side for dinner, sandwiches, or just slathered with butter.
🧾 Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
Optional for topping: egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water) or sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Activate Yeast
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
- Stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead
- Knead on a floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.
4. First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
5. Shape Rolls
- Punch down dough and divide into 10–12 pieces.
- Shape into balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
6. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Optional: brush rolls with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
⭐ Pro Tips:
- Warm milk helps activate the yeast.
- Dough should be soft but not sticky—add flour sparingly.
- Brushing with butter after baking gives a soft, shiny finish.
I can also provide a restaurant-style soft, fluffy bread roll recipe like the ones served at Panera Bread, with an airy interior and perfectly golden crust.
Do you want me to make that version?
