Homemade Bread Rolls are soft, fluffy, golden, and smell absolutely heavenly fresh out of the oven. They’re great for dinners, sandwiches, or just slathered with butter.
Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe:
🍞 Soft Homemade Bread Rolls
Ingredients (Makes 12 rolls)
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3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
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2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
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¼ cup (50 g) sugar
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¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted (plus more for brushing)
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1 large egg
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1 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Activate the yeast
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In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
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Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. (If it doesn’t foam, your yeast might be inactive.)
2. Make the dough
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In a large bowl (or mixer), combine flour and salt.
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Add the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter.
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Mix until a dough forms.
If using a mixer: knead with a dough hook for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
If kneading by hand: knead for about 10 minutes on a floured surface.
3. First rise
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Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl.
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Cover with a towel or plastic wrap.
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Let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled in size.
4. Shape the rolls
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Punch down the dough to release air.
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Divide into 12 equal pieces.
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Shape each into a smooth ball and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet (or in a 9×13-inch baking dish for pull-apart rolls).
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Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
5. Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown on top.
6. Finish and serve
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Brush warm rolls with melted butter right out of the oven for a soft, shiny finish.
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Serve warm with butter, jam, or as dinner rolls.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add 1–2 tbsp honey to the dough for a touch of sweetness.
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Use half whole-wheat flour for a heartier version.
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Brush with garlic butter for savory dinner rolls.
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Leftovers can be frozen — reheat in the oven or air fryer for fresh-baked flavor.
Would you like a version for garlic butter pull-apart rolls or sweet dinner rolls (like Hawaiian rolls) next?
