Here’s a soft, fluffy bread roll recipe 🍞 — perfect for sandwiches or dinner.
Soft Bread Rolls (makes 12 rolls)
Ingredients
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (optional, for richness)
Optional Topping:
- Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk) for shiny rolls
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (by hand or stand mixer).
- First rise: Cover and let dough rise 1–1.5 hours, until doubled.
- Shape rolls: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, shape into balls, and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Brush rolls with egg wash and sprinkle seeds if desired.
- Bake: 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Tips
- For extra softness, brush warm rolls with butter after baking.
- Whole wheat flour can replace half the flour for a healthier version.
- For garlic or herb rolls, add 1–2 tsp dried herbs to the dough or butter topping.
If you want, I can give a quick 1-hour dinner roll recipe that’s super soft and fluffy. Do you want me to?
