🥖 Classic Soft Bread Roll
A simple, fluffy bread roll that’s perfect for dinner, sandwiches, or just warm 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: egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water) or sesame seeds for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Activate Yeast
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make Dough
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
- Stir until dough forms.
3. Knead
- Knead on floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Or use a stand mixer with dough hook 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. Divide into 10–12 balls.
- Place on a greased or parchment-lined 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.
⭐ Tips:
- Use warm milk to activate yeast properly.
- Don’t over-flour; dough should be soft.
- Brush with butter after baking for extra softness and shine.
I can also give you a restaurant-style fluffy bread roll recipe like Panera Bread, light, airy, and perfect for sandwiches or dinner.
Do you want me to make that version?
