Description
Bring the bakery home with this easy Bread Rolls Recipe. These crusty, chewy French rolls are perfect for any meal, featuring a golden crust and soft, airy inside. Ideal for Bread Making at home.
Ingredients
- Bread flour
- Water
- Active dry yeast or instant yeast
- Salt
- Sugar (optional)
- Egg wash (optional for shine)
- Additional water (for steam in oven)
- Herbs or seeds (optional for variation)
Instructions
- Mix warm water yeast and a pinch of sugar in a bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl combine flour and salt then add the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape each into a tight ball by folding the edges underneath.
- Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper leaving space between them.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F 220°C and place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack for steam.
- Score the tops of the rolls with a sharp knife or lame for expansion.
- Lightly brush with egg wash for shine or spray with water for a crustier texture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as dinner rolls sandwich rolls or for dipping in soups.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for later use.
Notes
- Let the dough rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight to build a deeper flavor and better texture
- Spray the oven walls with water or place a pan of hot water inside while baking to achieve a crispier crust
- Score the rolls with a sharp knife right before baking to allow for controlled expansion and a beautiful artisanal look
- Prep Time: 180 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg