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    Home » Recipes » Savoury Breads & Muffins » Soft & Fluffy Homemade White Bread Rolls

    Soft & Fluffy Homemade White Bread Rolls

    Published: Apr 9, 2020 · Modified: Oct 12, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Our soft and fluffy homemade white bread rolls made with yeast are so simple to whip together - all you need is a mixing bowl and a few basic ingredients. #homemade #bread #rolls #white #soft #fluffy #thermomix #conventional #recipe

    Our soft and fluffy homemade white bread rolls made with yeast are so simple to whip together - all you need is a mixing bowl and a few basic ingredients. 

    Golden topped freshly baked bread rolls with sesame seeds.

    You can't beat homemade bread, rolls and scrolls... and these white bread rolls are the softest and fluffiest rolls ever! Serve them with your favourite soup, salad or side... or as a pulled pork or beef burger - YUM!!!!

    Sesame seeds on top of golden topped white rolls.

    Ingredients For Homemade Bread Rolls

    Our simple homemade bread rolls are made from budget-friendly pantry staples (that you probably already have at home!):

    • dried instant yeast
    • caster sugar (also known as superfine sugar)
    • water
    • plain flour (these rolls are even better with Bakers flour or bread flour but plain is absolutely fine too - the rolls in these photos were made using plain flour)
    • pinch of salt
    • milk (full fat is best for these rolls)
    • butter
    • eggs
    • sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

    The ingredients for white rolls made with yeast.

    Soft & Fluffy Bread Rolls Using Yeast

    Our golden topped homemade bread rolls are made using yeast. This helps them to rise and makes them deliciously soft and fluffy... just what you want in a burger bun or lunchtime roll!

    Let's go through the simple 2 step rising process of making bread rolls that are SUPER yummy!!!

    Prepare the dough

    Refer to the recipe card below for the detailed method (including my mixing bowl method and my Thermomix method). 

    Unrisen dough in a stainless steel container.

    Leave the dough to rise (1st prove)

    Place the dough into a nice and warm spot in the house. If you don't have a warm spot, preheat your oven on low then turn it off and place the tin/bowl with the dough inside. Alternatively, place the tin/bowl in front of a sunny window, heater, fireplace or even on top of a hot water bottle! 

    During the 1st prove the dough should double in size.

    Dough rising in a stainless steel container.

    Roll the dough into a long log shape

    Use extra plain flour to help you roll the dough into a log shape on a chopping board or kitchen bench. 

    A long log of dough.

    Cut the dough into 12 portions

    My recipe makes 12 bread rolls so you'll need to cut your dough log into 12 equal sized pieces.

    Bread dough being cut into slices.

    Roll the dough into balls

    Use your hands (and extra plain flour if you need!) to roll the dough into round ball shapes.

    A round ball of homemade bread dough in a hand.

    Place the dough balls into a baking paper lined baking tray

    I like to use a tray that's approximately 30cm X 24cm (9 X 13 inch). Grease the tray and then line with baking paper to allow for easy removal of the cooked buns. 

    Balls of dough in a baking paper lined tray.

    Leave the dough to rise (2nd prove)

    Cover your baking tray with cling wrap (plastic wrap) and leave to prove further in your warm spot. The dough balls wont double in size during the second prove, but they'll rise and spread at least 50%.

    Bread roll dough balls in a baking tray.

    Bake the bread rolls

    Bake the rolls in the oven until golden and hollow sounding when tapped. Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool (use the baking paper to help remove the rolls). 

    Golden homemade bread buns with sesame seeds.

    Tips For Making Homemade Bread Rolls

    Once you've made your own bread rolls, you'll never be able to go back to store-bought again! Here's my top tips for making delicious bread rolls:

    • Let them rise twice... I know, I know... it takes time... but it's sooooo worth it! The 2 proving times are going to make your rolls AMAZING!!!!!
    • Make sure your yeast is still active - yep I get it... you've had a container of yeast in your pantry FOREVER and you really want to use it up. But to get beautifully soft and fluffy rolls the yeast still needs to be active! Check the use by date and use room temperature water and milk (not too hot and not too cold). 
    • Put your dough in a draught-free and warm place to rise - a slightly warm oven (that's been switched off), in front of a fire, heater or sunny window... even on top of a hot water bottle!
    • Roll your dough into equal-sized balls - this will help them to cook evenly (no one wants a batch of rolls where some are over-cooked and others are still doughy!
    • Keep checking your rolls when baking - all ovens are so different so make sure you check them from 12 minutes onwards. Once they're golden and sound hollow when tapped, they're ready.
    • Brush the cooked rolls with melted butter -  you know that super shiny golden glow that bakery buns have?? Well the way to get it is by brushing melted butter over the top of the buns when they're just out of the oven and still hot. 
    • Serve them warm with lots of butter - forget about carbs and forget about calories! Serve your beautiful homemade rolls slathered with ALL the butter (even better if they're still warm!).
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days (they're at their softest on the day of baking... but delicious toasted or grilled on the following days!) or freeze for up to 1 month. 

    A tray of freshly baked homemade bread rolls.

    More Homemade Bread, Pastries & Scroll Recipes

    If you love making your own breads, pastries and scrolls, then check out a few more of my favourite recipes: 

    • Ham & Cheese Scrolls - the ultimate lunchtime treat!
    • Pizza Scrolls - just like your favourite takeaway... but in a homemade scroll
    • Cheese & Vegemite Scrolls - a classic bakery favourite... made at home!
    • Spinach & Ricotta Tarts - the melt in your mouth pastry will get you every time
    • Homemade Artisan Loaf - the ultimate homemade loaf

    Butter spread on fresh homemade white rolls.

    Bread Rolls Recipe FAQ

    What kind of yeast should I use?

    Personally, I use instant yeast. However, you can substitute with active dry yeast or fresh yeast. 

    What type of flour can I use?

    Bakers flour or bread flour will give you the best result, however, plain flour works perfectly fine too! The rolls in the photos above were made using plain flour (and you can see how deliciously soft and fluffy they are!).

    I don't have time to wait for the rolls to rise!

    Homemade rolls really do the need the time to rise! The double rising process will result in fluffy, soft rolls... the 2 proving times really can't be skipped!

    Do I need to brush my rolls with melted butter once they're cooked?

    No, you don't! BUT! By doing so, you'll end up with that gorgeous golden bakery-style glow.

    A plate with melting butter spread over hot freshly baked rolls.

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    Our soft and fluffy homemade white bread rolls made with yeast are so simple to whip together - all you need is a mixing bowl and a few basic ingredients.

    Soft & Fluffy Homemade White Bread Rolls

    Our soft and fluffy homemade white bread rolls made with yeast are so simple to whip together - all you need is a mixing bowl and a few basic ingredients. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: breads and loaves
    Cuisine: breads and scrolls
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Rising time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 rolls
    Calories: 257kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 125 g (½ cup) water lukewarm
    • 15 g (1 tbs) dried yeast
    • 55 g (¼ cup) caster sugar superfine sugar
    • 600 g (4 cups) plain flour or Bakers flour/bread flour
    • pinch of salt
    • 250 g (1 cup) milk lukewarm
    • 50 g melted butter
    • 2 eggs lightly beaten
    • sesame seeds or poppy seeds for sprinkling, optional
    • extra melted butter for brushing

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Place the lukewarm water into a bowl. Sprinkle over the yeast and sugar. Leave for a few minutes or until frothy. Set aside.
    • Place the plain flour and salt into a large bowl and mix to combine.
    • Make a well in the dry ingredients.
    • Pour the liquid yeast mixture, milk, melted butter and eggs into the centre of the well. Mix until combined (the mixture will be sticky and thick).
    • Cover the bowl with a tea towel and place into a warm spot (see recipe notes) for at least 1.5 hours or until at least doubled in size.
    • Line a 30cm X 24cm baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
    • Flour a chopping board or kitchen bench with plain flour and roll the dough into a long log. Cut the mixture into 12 equal-sized pieces.
    • Roll each of the dough portions into a ball shape and place into the prepared baking tray.
    • Place the tray back into a warm spot and allow to rise again for 30 minutes (they won't quite double in size this time).
    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) or 200 degrees celsius (conventional).
    • Sprinkle the top of the rolls with sesame seeds (optional).
    • Bake the rolls in the oven for 15-20 minutes. The rolls are cooked when they're golden on top and sound hollow when cooked through.
    • Brush the extra melted butter over the top of the rolls (don't worry if it moves the sesame seeds around).
    • Allow the rolls to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely (you can do this by picking up the entire sheet of baking paper).

    Thermomix Method

    • Place the yeast and water into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 10 seconds, Speed 3. Then leave for 1 minute.
    • Add the remaining ingredients (except for the sesame seeds and extra melted butter - for brushing) and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 6.
    • Knead for 2 minutes on Interval/Kmeading function (the mixture will be sticky and thick).
    • Cover the bowl with a tea towel and place into a warm spot (see recipe notes) for at least 1.5 hours or until at least doubled in size.
    • Line a 30cm X 24cm baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
    • Flour a chopping board or kitchen bench with plain flour and roll the dough into a long log. Cut the mixture into 12 equal-sized pieces.
    • Roll each of the dough portions into a ball shape and place into the prepared baking tray.
    • Place the tray back into a warm spot and allow to rise again for 30 minutes (they won't quite double in size this time).
    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) or 200 degrees celsius (conventional).
    • Sprinkle the top of the rolls with sesame seeds (optional).
    • Bake the rolls in the oven for 15-20 minutes. The rolls are cooked when they're golden on top and sound hollow when cooked through.
    • Brush the extra melted butter over the top of the rolls (don't worry if it moves the sesame seeds around).
    • Allow the rolls to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely (you can do this by picking up the entire sheet of baking paper).

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Sugar - caster sugar is also known as superfine sugar (you can also use white sugar for this recipe). 
    Flour - this recipe is best made with Bakers flour or bread flour, however you can use plain flour if you prefer (the photos of the rolls above were made using plain all-purpose flour). 
    2 step rising/proving process - these rolls are made using yeast and therefore the dough needs time to rise. Our 2 step rising/proving process results in the most deliciously soft and fluffy rolls.
    Yeast - ensure your yeast is in date and still active before using. 
    Rising the dough - put your dough in a draught-free and warm place to rise – a slightly warm oven (that’s been switched off), in front of a fire, heater or sunny window… even on top of a hot water bottle!
    Cooking time - keep checking your rolls when baking – all ovens are so different so make sure you check them from 12 minutes onwards. Once they’re golden and sound hollow when tapped, they’re ready.
    Storage - store the rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days (they’re at their softest on the day of baking… but delicious toasted or grilled on the following days!) or freeze for up to 1 month. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sulo Chaithoo

      December 15, 2020 at 3:37 am

      5 stars
      Hi, I tried this recipe today using normal cake/wheat flour & all I can say is, OMG!!!!!! They were the softest, most devine rolls I've ever made at home! They tasted a a lot like the Brioche buns that I loved in NZ. Will be making this my go to recipe. Thank you for sharing
      $ulo C

      Reply
      • Lucy

        December 16, 2020 at 8:28 pm

        Yay! Yay! Yay!! I'm so thrilled to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Susan

      May 20, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Hi,
      I really want to make these but unsure of what the temperature the lukewarm water and milk should be.

      Reply
      • Lucy

        May 21, 2020 at 7:54 am

        Hi Susan, room temperature milk and slightly warm to the touch water. xx

        Reply
    3. Rachel

      May 03, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe!! I experimented and added the instant yeast to the dry ingredients in one batch and activated as per recipe in the other batch. Both turned out well.. the activated in a bowl batch definitely was a slightly bigger batch once proved and was probably slightly more fluffier. Will be making again and I’m going to make this recipe as a loaf next time!

      Reply
      • Lucy

        May 04, 2020 at 8:40 am

        Fantastic!!! And thanks for letting us know about your experimentation!!! x

        Reply
    4. Lorraine MacGilchrist

      April 09, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      Look amazing, unfortunately due to Coronavirus a lot of shops are only letting you buy essential foods. I tried buying flour on Monday and there wasn’t a single packet on the shelves. When I asked about it I was advised the packaging come from China which the Government are not allowing to be used so we all need to wait till this terrible virus is cured or at least stopped in some way. Everyone of your recipes I see I write them down in my self made cook book to keep forever and each recipe card is laminated so it can’t be destroyed,I love your recipes because they are minimal ingredients but taste amazing. Thank you for sharing you recipes to us all

      Reply
      • Lucy

        April 10, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for your feedback. I hope you're able to buy some flour soon!! Stay safe and well xx

        Reply
      • Peter Turner

        September 29, 2020 at 1:12 pm

        5 stars
        If you are having trouble finding flour I have bought a large 25kg bag of bread flour from my baker. I always buy bread from him normally so he was happy to sell me one.

        Reply
    5. De Reiger

      April 09, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Wow,looks smooth and delicious.I like that brown sugar toppings.Thank you

      Reply
      • Lucy

        April 10, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Thank you!

        Reply

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