Quick Description
These soft milk bread rolls are fluffy, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dinner. Made with warm milk, butter, and egg, they bake up tender and golden—just like bakery rolls but made at home.
Servings & Timing
- Serves: 8–10 rolls
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rise Time: 1–1½ hours
- Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: ~2 hours
Ingredients
- 150 ml (⅔ cup) warm milk
- 7 g instant yeast
- 15 g (1 tbsp) flour (for activating yeast)
- 15 g (1 tbsp) sugar
- 20 g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 330 g (2⅝ cups) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, sugar, and 1 tbsp flour. Let rest 5–10 minutes until foamy. -
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the egg and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well. -
Form the Dough
Add flour and salt gradually. Mix until a soft dough forms. -
Knead
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. -
First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour). -
Shape Rolls
Divide dough into equal portions and shape into balls. Place on a lined baking tray. -
Second Rise
Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes. -
Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden. -
Cool & Serve
Brush with melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, fluffy texture
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for sandwiches or dinner rolls
- Beginner-friendly
Tips & Variations
- Brush tops with honey butter for sweetness
- Add garlic butter for savory rolls
- Use bread flour for extra chew
Storage
- Store at room temperature for 2 days
- Freeze baked rolls up to 1 month
