Here’s a simple and versatile Bread Roll recipe — soft inside, golden outside, and perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or serving with soups and stews. You can make it with or without eggs and dairy depending on your needs.
🥖 Basic Bread Rolls (Soft & Fluffy)
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏲️ Rise Time: 1.5–2 hours
🔥 Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 8–10 rolls
📋 Ingredients
With dairy:
3 cups (375g) all-purpose or bread flour
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp salt
2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
1 cup (240ml) warm milk (or water for dairy-free)
2 tbsp melted butter or oil (or dairy-free alternative)
For eggless: Omit eggs. Still soft and fluffy if well-risen.
Optional topping:
A little milk or oil for brushing
Sesame or poppy seeds
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm milk (or water) and melted butter/oil.
Mix into a sticky dough, then knead (by hand or mixer) for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Let it rise
Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the rolls
Punch down the dough. Divide into 8–10 equal portions.
Shape into smooth balls and place on a greased or lined baking tray, spaced slightly apart.
4. Final rise
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Optional: Brush tops with milk or oil for a golden crust.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until tops are golden and rolls sound hollow when tapped.
6. Cool
Let cool slightly before serving. Best warm, fresh, or lightly toasted.
🧁 Variations
Add herbs or garlic powder to the dough for savory rolls.
Stuff with cheese or sautéed onions before shaping.
For sweeter rolls, increase sugar to 3 tbsp and brush with honey butter after baking.