🥖 Bread Rolls
Bread rolls are soft, fluffy small loaves that can be served plain, filled, or as a side for soups and meals. Here’s a simple homemade version that turns out light and delicious.
🥣 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 rolls)
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 egg (optional, for richer dough)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Activate yeast:
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough:
- Add melted butter, salt, and egg (if using).
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead:
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
- Shape rolls:
- Divide dough into equal portions and shape into balls.
- Place in a greased baking pan, slightly touching.
- Second rise:
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush tops with melted butter for softness.
🔥 Variations
- Garlic butter rolls: Brush with garlic-infused butter after baking.
- Sweet rolls: Add 1–2 tbsp extra sugar and a splash of vanilla.
- Whole wheat: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Stuffed rolls: Fill with cheese or spiced potato before baking.
Bread rolls are soft, versatile, and perfect for any meal, from breakfast to dinner.
If you’d like, I can also share a no-yeast quick bread roll recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
