Introduction
These soft milk bread rolls are light, fluffy, shiny on top, and slightly sweet. They are perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or to enjoy warm with butter. The dough is enriched, meaning it contains milk, butter, and eggs, giving the rolls exceptional softness and a silky crumb. This recipe will guide you step-by-step to achieve bakery-style rolls at home.
Ingridient :
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 cup warm milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons soft butter
For brushing: 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Warm the milk until lukewarm then add it into the dry mixture with the egg.
Mix until a dough begins to form then add the soft butter.
Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth, stretchy, and not sticky.
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough gently to remove air.
Divide the dough into equal pieces depending on desired size.
Shape each piece into a small log by flattening it then rolling tightly.
Place the shaped rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Cover and let them rise again for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Brush the tops with the egg wash mixture.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Methods
Kneading method
Mix ingredients and knead until gluten develops, creating a soft fluffy texture.
Shaping method
Roll the dough into logs to achieve the elongated appearance shown in the image.
Baking method
Bake at medium temperature to keep the rolls soft and avoid hard crusts.
History
Soft bread rolls originate from enriched European breads and became popular worldwide as breakfast and snack breads. The use of milk and butter in dough is a long-standing method to produce softer loaves ideal for sandwiches and school snacks.
Benefits
Soft texture suitable for children and adults
Easy to digest due to enriched dough
Can be filled with cheese, chocolate, butter or jam
Stays soft for longer compared to regular bread
Formation
The elasticity comes from gluten development during kneading. Milk proteins and butter fat create tenderness while sugar helps browning, giving the rolls a shiny golden top.
Nutrition
Approximate values per roll
Calories 150
Carbohydrates 22 g
Protein 4 g
Fat 5 g
Calcium and B vitamins from milk and egg
Conclusion
These soft milk rolls are simple to prepare, versatile in use, and always satisfying. Their pillowy texture and rich flavor make them a staple bread for any home baker.
Lovers
People who love soft breads, school snacks, tea-time rolls, and simple bakery-style recipes will especially enjoy these rolls.