Bread Rolls

These rolls use the same recipe as my White Tin Loaf. If you don’t want a whole loaf, or just prefer rolls, these are a simple, floured option. They’re handy because you don’t need a loaf tin, and you can freeze any extras for later.

Bread Rolls
Bread Rolls

Makes 6

Hands-on Time 30 minutes

Proving Time +2 hours

Baking Time 25 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 450g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)

  • 2½ tsp fast-action yeast

  • 1 tbsp caster sugar

  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

  • 40g unsalted butter (softened)

  • 210ml water

  • 100ml full-fat milk

  • Oil for greasing (flavourless, e.g., sunflower or vegetable)

Equipment

  • Large bowl or free-standing mixer with a dough hook

  • Tea towel

  • Baking parchment

  • Small roasting pan

  • Sharp knife

  • Wire rack

Method

1. Make the Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and softened butter.

  • Add the water and milk. Mix with one hand until a dough forms.

  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until soft and smooth.

2. First Proof

  • Lightly grease the bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let it prove for 2 hours or until doubled in size.

3. Prepare the Pan

  • Scrunch up a sheet of baking parchment, then flatten it out and use it to line the roasting pan.

4. Shape the Rolls

  • Preheat the oven to 210°C/190°C (fan)/410°F/Gas Mark 7.

  • Knock the air out of the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces using a knife.

  • Shape each piece into a smooth ball by cupping your hands around the dough and rotating it to tuck the edges underneath. Alternatively, dust your hands with flour and roll into balls.

  • Place the balls onto the lined pan, evenly spaced apart.

5. Second Proof

  • Cover the pan with a tea towel and let the rolls prove for 1 hour or until doubled in size and touching each other.

6. Bake the Rolls

  • Dust the tops of the rolls with flour.

  • Bake on the middle shelf for 25 minutes until golden.

7. Cool and Serve

  • Let the rolls cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Bread Rolls
Bread Rolls