Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for homemade bread rolls:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions:
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes foamy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil or melted butter.
- Knead the dough: Mix everything together until a dough forms. Then, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles. Then, divide the dough into equal-sized pieces and shape them into rolls. You can make them round or any shape you prefer.
- Second rise: Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each roll. Cover them again with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls: Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool and serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Enjoy your homemade bread rolls! You can serve them warm with butter or use them for sandwiches or burgers.