BREAD ROLLS

This Recipe Makes 12 Rolls

Bread Rolls are a staple in most countries. They are cylindrical in shape which makes them perfect for hot dogs, dipping into soups or as a side to many roast dishes.

These rolls are easy to prepare & their even more delicious when hot with a thick layer of butter. If you’re a beginner at baking, try this recipe out & test your skills – I promise it is a flop proof recipe that will leave you wanting to bake more often.

Bread Rolls Ingredients:

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 10 grams instant yeast
• 150 ml lukewarm milk
• 80 ml lukewarm water
• 3 eggs
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
• 50 grams butter

Method:

1. Firstly, be sure that the butter or margarine is soft at room temperature.
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3. Crack 2 eggs into a bowl.
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5. Beat eggs using a fork or a whisk & set aside.
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7. Add the flour & butter to a mixing bowl.
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9. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips. It should resemble breadcrumbs.
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11. Add in the sugar, salt & the yeast.
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13. Mix well.
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15. Add in the beaten eggs.
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17. Pour in the lukewarm milk.
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19. Pour in the lukewarm water.
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21. Mix until it forms a dough.
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23. Place dough onto a floured surface.
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25. Knead for 10 minutes. The longer it is kneaded, the softer it will be.
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27. Lightly oil a bowl & pat excess oil onto the dough so it does not dry up. Place the dough into the bowl.
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29. Cover with cling/plastic wrap & leave in a dark place to rest for 1 hour or more. I usually pop it in a turned off oven or microwave.
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31. After an hour, the dough should double in size.
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33. Punch down dough & place onto a floured surface.
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35. Knead for a minute.
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37. Roll the dough into a log shape.
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39. Cut into 12 equal parts.
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41. Line a baking tray with wax/parchment paper.
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43. The dough should be a bit tacky, take one piece at a time & dunk it into some flour.
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45. Roll the dough out using a rolling pin.
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47. Fold & roll the dough in an upward motion – like a Swiss roll effect.
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49. Continue the same process for the rest of the dough pieces & place onto the prepared baking tray.
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52. Cover with a dish towel & allow to rest for 30 minutes.
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54. Preheat oven to 180° Celsius or 356° Fahrenheit.
55. After 30 minutes of resting the rolls, they should be nice & puffy.
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58. Crack 1 egg into a bowl.
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60. Beat with a fork or a whisk.
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62. Brush the egg over the rolls.
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65. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
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68. Enjoy with a cup of hot tea, coffee or cocoa.
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70. These Bread Rolls are also perfect for hot dogs, Philly cheese steak rolls, Debonairs Chicken & Mushroom Subs or as a side.
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72. The inside of these rolls are super soft & fluffy.
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74. Store these buns in an airtight container for up to a week.
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