By These Bread Rolls are sweet, buttery, soft, and fluffy. It’s not only super easy to make, but it’s also super tasty and addictive!
Bread Rolls
These dinner rolls are so soft and tasty, and the flavor in them is really fabulous. Plus the recipe is quite easy and straightforward. We actually make these all the time and no matter the quantity I make, it takes a little time before it’s off the table.
Bread is a staple in most homes, and my home is definitely not an exclusion from that. Everyone in my home and my friends that have tasted these Bread rolls are all in love with it. In fact, I used this bread roll dough for making my famous sausage bread rolls where I wrapped this dough around sausage meat. You can also check out 22 Bread Recipes For The Foodie In You; you will love them!
Flour to use
Just like all my other Bread recipes, I used Bread Flour for these rolls as well. The bread flour gives the rolls a reliably high-rising loaf, with a soft, and springy texture. However, all-purpose flour can also be used. The taste will be fine, and the bread will be soft, but it will lack that super springy texture. I’ve got reviews from people who used the all-purpose flour, and they have no complaints.
This recipe requires a lot of patience but the time spent is well worth it. You can read the reviews yourself. However, if you don’t have much time on your side, you can make these easy no-knead Bread Rolls here or the no-knead garlic knots. They are soft, light, and fluffy and there’s no kneading!
Can I freeze the bread dough?
The good thing is that you can make the dough in excess and freeze it. To do this, simply shape the rolls after the first rise, lay the rolls on a parchment-lined tray, and place them in the freezer. Once the rolls are frozen, just transfer them to a ziplock back and return them back to the freezer.
How to thaw the dough
When you are ready to bake them, just remove the quantity you need from the bag, place them on a baking tray rubbed with oil and dusted with flour, or just line the pan with parchment paper. Leave the dough to thaw for about two to three hours or just leave them in the fridge overnight. Once it’s well thawed just pop it in the oven and bake as directed.
Do you want to make these bread rolls and you don’t have an Oven? Don’t worry; you have nothing to miss, click here to see how I make the no-oven Bread rolls.
Other Bread Recipes you may want to try:
- Sweet White Bread
- 100% whole Wheat Bread.
- Sausage Bread Rolls
- No-knead Bread Rolls
- No-knead French Bread
- Dutch Oven Bread
- Raisin Bread Rolls
- Garlic Knots/Bread
- Hot cross buns recipe
- Meat Buns
Notes:
- The Dough will be soft and sticky you don’t have to worry about this just continue to work the dough sprinkling as little flour as possible on your work surface with time the Dough will become less sticky and more springy but still soft.
- Please don’t be tempted to add excess Flour otherwise the rolls will come out tough, and if you’ll be using the mixer or food processor you may need to add about 1 Tablespoon (not more than that please).
- If your Bread Rolls appears to be dense, then it means you did not allow enough proofing time for your dough. Make sure the dough rises well before shaping it!
- Yeast is very sensitive to high heat. Make sure your milk is warm, not hot otherwise, you will kill the yeast. I personally don’t use a thermometer for reading the temperature of my liquid. However, if you are not sure you can use a thermometer. A temperature range between 105°F and 110°F works best.
- This recipe works better if you don’t make your rolls too big. Otherwise, the Bread Rolls will not cook so well on the inside.
Watch the video on how to make these amazing Bread Rolls Below:**This recipe will make about 20 mini rolls and 12 big rolls.
How to make Bread Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Bread Flour plus about a handful for kneading
- 4 Tbsp Butter Melted
- 1 Tbsp Yeast
- 2 Eggs plus 1 more for Egg wash
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Milk Warm
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 Tsp Sugar for proofing the Yeast
Instructions
- Proof the yeast by dissolving the yeast and the two teaspoons of Sugar in the warm milk stir well and set aside for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Eggs and the melted butter and set aside.
- In another large bowl, combine the Flour, salt, and sugar. Make a well at the center and add the proofed yeast, and the Egg and Butter mixture. Mix together until a soft dough is formed.
- Transfer the Dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until it’s soft, smooth and elastic about 10 minutes by hand and about 7 minutes if using a mixer.
- Transfer the dough inside a very large oiled Bowl (making sure you smear some oil on the surface of the Dough) this will prevent the dough from forming a skin.
- Cover the dough with a lid or a plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or till doubled in size.
- Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls – 20 balls for mini rolls and 12 balls for large rolls.
- Place the rolls on a lightly greased and floured baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover with a clean damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Make the Egg wash by whisking together one Egg together with a tablespoon of Water.
- Brush the surface of the Bread rolls with the Egg wash and place in a 425°F preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or till golden brown.
- Remove the bread rolls from the Oven and rub the surface with some butter while the rolls are still very hot.
- Leave to cool for a few minutes and Enjoy!
Notes
- If your Bread Rolls appears to be dense, then it means you did not allow enough proofing time for your dough. Make sure the dough rises well before shaping it!
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Yeast is very sensitive to high heat. Make sure your milk is warm, not hot otherwise, you will kill the yeast. I personally don’t use a thermometer for reading the temperature of my liquid. However, if you are not sure you can use a thermometer. A temperature range between 105°F and 110°F works best.
- This recipe works better if you don’t make your rolls too big, otherwise, the Bread Rolls will not cook so well on the inside.
Nutrition
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So much loved this recipe, tried it and my family loved it, guess what am making another batch, thanks so much ma
Yayyy😊 I’m so glad your family loved it, and excited you’re already making another batch. Thank you for trying the recipe, Ifeoma
Can i use this same recipe to make hot cross buns?
Check the recipes for hot cross buns here,Kel.
Thank you very good recipe.
You’re welcome
How to make bread 🍞 without an oven
Here’s recipe https://cheflolaskitchen.com/no-oven-bread-rolls/
For the first time, I made fluffy and not ‘cake-like’ bread rolls. Thanks for your super easy recipe✨😘
You are welcome, Okiki.
Will surely try these bread recipe cos mine always comes out tasting yeasty without any softness. Thanks for the recipe.
Jennifer, Thanks for the feedback. I am looking forward to your comment after making it. I am sure you’ll enjoy it.
Thanks for your Teaching honestly it will go along with me
I’m glad 🙂
Can us the same Method to bake bread rolls Without using eggs and milk
Yes, it will work with plain water or any type of non-dairy milk. However, I haven’t tried it without eggs so I can’t speak of that.
its soooo fluffy and delicious. my parents and my sister loved it. i didn’t have eggs so I used 1/4 apple sauce per egg
Good to know that apple sauce can work or this recipe. I haven’t tried it but I know this will help other readers that don’t have/eat eggs. Glad you liked it and thanks for sharing. 😊
I used this recipe and the result was fantastic. It actually saved me my job.thank you.
I’m glad 😊😊😊😊😊
I meant my question is can I use the same recipe for bread loaf?
Tnx Susan.
Hi Susan, you can see a very easy bread loaf here https://cheflolaskitchen.com/no-knead-sandwich-bread-recipe/
O my God this is the first recipe I HV ever tried and it came out perfect.fluffy,sweet.I love it.
My warm is, can I use this recipe for Bread loaf?
I and my family enjoy your recipe for the bread roll
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback. 🙂
I’ve made this recipe a number of times and it always comes out well, thank you Chef Lola
Thanks so much Nikkie, I truly enjoy hearing what people think of my recipes ❤️
I’ve made these dinner rolls again and again and each time results are perfect!
Yesss!! Thanks for the feedback!!!
Every Recipe on your channel is on point, thank you for you great work.
Thank you Lizzy 🙂
@Lola Osinkolu, Hello madam do you organize training on breads(different type).
Hi Lola, I appreciate your works. I tried out the Bread rolls recipe, it come out lovely. Thanks
Thank you for coming back to share your experience Tyna. I’m glad the recipe turned out well for you. 😊
A very good recipe,but please could you teach us how to knead.I kneaded the dough for almost 30 minutes and it came out hard
superb recipe and so easy to make! have made twice in 3 days , as it got polished in no time.
is there any substitute for egg in this recipe?
superb recipe and so easy to make! have made twice in 3 days , as it got polished in no time.
is there any substitute for egg in this recipe?
Hello chef, I came across you website looking for a recipe of dinner buns, I just bought an air fryer so I just it. and it turn out really good. I never tried baking so it’s a really good experience for. My friends love it. I’m gonna make some more. Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipe. GOD bless you
May God bless you Chef Lola for sharing this I tried it, it working well for me even after Covid 19 I wouldn’t buy bread for the family again because I can make conveniently now.
Thank you for your recipe! Just made a batch right now. It’s very fluffy and soft. However, it smells like yeast. Do you have a any recommendation chef? Thank you so much!
Add a little vanilla flavor
I tried this. It turned amazing.
Thank you so much.
Hello chef Lola, I av always been going through ur video’s and I love them.To be candid with u ,I have learnt a lot from u.I do my practice with stove and my yeast mixture did not rise what do u think I can do if such case.I hope to learn more from u.Though I do not have instrument but am trying using other things to bake my bread.
The yeast may have been bad. You could try again with another brand. I use STK active yeast
amazing
I love the recipe and I gave it a try and it came out so soft and sweet.
God bless you 😘
Chef Lola,
I made this bread. It came out so well, I felt so proud of myself. I’m in love with your website now. Your voice is amazing. Your step-by-step tutoring is seamless. Thank you so much. Moving on to making Nigerian buns.
Wow! I really had a great time making this bread. Thanks a lot for sharing:)
This bread roll deserves it…infact am loving every bit of it…i had to share it with my neighbor after production. It came out well and hubby equally love it. My son kept asking for more😋😋…chef Lola kudos to you and thanks for sharing this recipe. To add more i made chin-chin,puff-puff all were amazing. Lockdown with me here has so fun ever since i came across your site.
This bread roll deserves it…infact am loving every bit of it…i had to share it with my neighbor after production. It came out well and hubby equally love it. My son kept asking for more😋😋…chef Lola kudos to you and thanks for sharing this recipe. Lockdown with me here has so fun ever since i came across your site.
H Chef Lola
Wao, I actually made bread rolls today! I am so excited cos I have never tried my hands at baking before.😊
Thanks to you for your simple and easy to follow recipe.
Great! That’s so good to hear. 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Wow I tried your recipe and it was so so nice and fluffy my kids loved it so so much. Thanks alot
If the kids love it then it’s truly good!! Thanks for the feedback 😊😊😊
Hello dear chef please if one is using instant yeast wil the person still add d sugar for proofing the yeast to the bread recipe?
Hello Lola great recipe can I replace the bread flour with all purpose flour
Yes, you can.
I tried your recipe and it came out well. Very fluffy. Making it again and this time I will double it. Thanks for all you do
Lola Hi. I made your bread rolls today and they are on the second rise. I am so happy I found your site. Would this dough be good for common in rolls? I love them.
Hi Becky, thanks for your nice comment. I haven’t tried making cinnamon rolls with the dough but my best guess is that it’s going to work 80% sure 😄!. You can try it and I’ll be glad to know how well you like the outcome.
I tried your bread rolls recipe today and it came out perfect and yummy.. kudos chef Lola..
Hi Lola you are doing an amazing job Sis… i just love the simplicity of your recipes, been following for quite some time now .. hope to try this out this evening as prices of bread seem to be rising everyday. Wish me luck dear. Hope to share what mine looks like…
Quick question … can i use a stainless baking tray for the bread? Or for any thing i need to bake.
I love you Sis
they aew delicious! I am on my 3rd batch already
Glad you enjoyed it 😂
Delicious
Thanks 🙂
Hello Chef Lola
Since we’re under lockdown and self-isolating I thought of trying all kinds of recipes.
I came across your oh so wonderful recipe and made huge burger buns for my homemade beef patties and a few smaller tea rolls too.
Oh WOW, these are the most gorgeous rolls ever. Super easy to prepare and oh sooo delicious. I love your website, recipes and videos which is so user friendly.
Blessings to you and your family.
Be safe!
Kindest regards
Faz
Cape Town
South Africa
Wow! I’m so glad you enjoyed this Faz!! I truly enjoy hearing what people think of my recipes ❤️
Thanks lolay,this is so amazing, tried it with the kids and it came out so nice.
You have always been amazing since Our lady’s days,keep it up
Thank you Fola, I’m so glad you like the recipe and thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks lolay,this is so amazing, tried it with the kids and it came out so nice.
You have always been amazing since Our lady’s days,keep it up
Thanks chef for this great recipe, it came out well and I’m definitely making more soon. ❤️
Yummy…my go to recipe all the time. It gets better with practice.
You can say that again. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the recipe
Can the bread flour be replaced with all-purpose flour?
You are welcome Nimilo … yes, you replace with all-purpose flour.
I made bread for the first time ever today using your recipe and i am extremely happy with how it came out. Light, fluffy, moist and taste soooo good. Thank you very much..this recipe is a keeper!
I made bread for the first time ever today using your recipe and i am extremely happy with how it came out. Light, fluffy, moist and taste soooo good. Thank you very much..this recipe is a keeper!
This Was Super, i tried this today and my rolls came out perrrrrrfect on my first try…
Thank you, im sure to use this recipe always.
😉😁
Mine turned out a little hard. I will try to set it for 350F next time. Great recipe thanks!
Aww…I’m sorry to hear that Ana. I hope it turns out better for you in your next attempt.
Dear Lola, in Denmark we have traditional and very popular bread rolls called “rosinboller”. Basically soft white buns with raisins and cardamom 🙂 Do you think it would work if I tried adding raisins and cardamom to this recipe?? Should I change anything? Your bread looks soooo soft and delicious that I am really dying to try it out!
Yes, Trish, go for it, it will work!
Absolutely enjoyed making these and they turned out perfect thank you for your recipe we are planning on making more tomorrow. 5 Stars
Wow! Thanks for this amazing feedback Melissa. Happy the recipe worked out well for you.
So excited. I feel like a chef..lol. I tried the receipe with wheat flour, it was amazing. Substituted sugar with honey as well. Thank you chef Lola.
You are welcome Olutosin! I’m so glad the recipe turned out well for you. Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks Ma’am Lola, your recipes are the best.
Thanks Blossom. 🙂
Lovely Lola, thanks for chairing your talent with me. This will be the best bread roll l have ever made, very moistened soft, l really appreciate your efforts. Thanks
You are welcome Flora, I’m glad the recipe turned out well for you. Thanks for the feedback. 🙂
I tried your recipe some weeks ago and it was really nice, soft and sweet. The rolls were all gone by the next morning.
The kids have been asking for them ever since but work constraints have not let me make them again.
Thank you for the awesome recipe.
Thanks for the amazing feedback Confettimama, the bread rolls are a weakness for my kids as well. I’m glad your kids enjoyed it. Do you know the rolls freeze very well? I sometimes make them in bulk and freeze them. Just to leave them to thaw about 30 minutes before you need them. I t will come out so nice.
Made these rolls last week. Best bread rolls I have ever made. Easy dough to work with. Made them into slider buns and worked great!
Thanks Cheryl for coming back with a feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
God bless you Chef Lola. All your recipes are superb. Muahhhhhhhhh!
Aww…thanks Ify. ????
Aww…thanks Ify. ????
God bless you Chef Lola. All your recipes are superb. Muahhhhhhhhh!
Your bread roll recipe worked great!! It came out just as you said and is very reliable! Thank you so much.??
Yea! Thanks Ivy for the awesome feedback, I’m glad it worked great for you…..you are welcome dear.
Yea! Thanks Ivy for the awesome feedback, I’m glad it worked great for you…..you are welcome dear.
Your bread roll recipe worked great!! It came out just as you said and is very reliable! Thank you so much.??