🌟 There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread rolls—golden on the outside, pillowy-soft inside, and perfect for sopping up gravy, making sliders, or just eating straight from the oven!
This foolproof recipe delivers bakery-quality results with a tender crumb and glossy crust. No fancy skills needed—just simple ingredients and a little patience. Let’s bake!
Why You’ll Love These Bread Rolls
✅ Fluffier than a cloud – Secret tip ensures perfect rise!
✅ Buttery, slightly sweet – Ideal for dinner or dessert.
✅ Stays soft for days – If they last that long!
✅ Versatile – Use for sandwiches, holiday meals, or bread bowls.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
(Makes 12 dreamy rolls)
- 4 cups (500g) bread flour (or all-purpose in a pinch)
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar (for tenderness)
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ⅓ cup (75g) butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Extra melted butter (for brushing)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast (Key for fluffiness!)
- Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5 mins until frothy.
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2. Make the Dough
- In a mixer, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
- Knead 5-7 mins until smooth and elastic (or by hand for 10 mins).
3. First Rise (Let It Rest!)
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
4. Shape & Second Rise
- Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls, and place in a greased pan.
- Cover and rise 30-45 mins until puffy.
5. Bake to Golden Perfection
- Brush with melted butter (for shine!).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 mins until golden.
6. The Secret to Ultra-Soft Rolls
- Brush again with butter right after baking.
Pro Tips for Bakery-Worthy Rolls
🔥 Use a kitchen scale – Flour measurements vary by cup!
🔥 Don’t rush the rise – Cold kitchen? Place bowl in a warm water bath.
🔥 Storage hack – Keep in a paper bag (not plastic) to avoid sogginess.
🔥 Freeze for later – Reheat frozen rolls in the oven for 5 mins.
5 Next-Level Variations
🧄 Garlic-Herb Butter – Brush with garlic butter post-bake.
🍯 Honey Butter – Drizzle with honey + cinnamon.
🧀 Cheesy Pull-Aparts – Stuff with mozzarella before baking.
🌾 Whole Wheat – Swap 1 cup flour for whole wheat.
🍞 Cinnamon Sugar – Roll dough in cinnamon sugar before shaping.
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