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Homemade Bread Rolls

This recipe produces crusty-on-the-outside, soft-and-pillowy-on-the-inside bread rolls through mixing, kneading, and baking. The dough is made from basic pantry ingredients like flour, yeast, water, and salt, resulting in golden-brown rolls with an airy texture and appealing crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour 3 cups, sifted: Forms the main structure of soft bread rolls.
  • Active dry yeast 1 package, about 2¼ teaspoons: Helps dough rise and become fluffy.
  • Warm water 1 cup, about 38–43°C / 100–110°F: Helps activate yeast safely without damaging it.
  • Salt 1 teaspoon: Enhances overall flavor balance.
  • Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons, melted: Adds richness and softness.
  • Sugar 1 tablespoon: Supports yeast activity and helps develop a lightly golden crust.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or dough hook
  • Baking tray
  • Clean kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar (if using).
  2. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the water and Let the yeast sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy and slightly bubbly.
  3. Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture.
  4. Add flour gradually until a soft slightly tacky dough forms that pulls away from the bowl.
  5. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface.
  6. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  7. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel.
  8. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  9. Punch down dough gently to release air.
  10. Divide into equal small portions and shape into balls.
  11. Arrange rolls on a greased baking tray with slight spacing.
  12. Cover shaped rolls and allow them to rise for 25–30 minutes until slightly puffy.
  13. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and the bottoms sound lightly hollow when tapped.
  14. Brush warm rolls lightly with butter before serving.