Soft & Fluffy Milk Bread Rolls

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🍞 Soft & Fluffy Milk Bread Rolls

These incredibly soft, fluffy milk bread rolls have a light, tender crumb and a beautiful golden crust. They’re perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or served warm with butter and jam!

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 500 g (4 cups) bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 250 ml (1 cup) warm milk (about 40°C/105°F)
  • 7 g (2¼ tsp) instant dry yeast
  • 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 50 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp salt

🥚 Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk

✨ Optional Glaze

  • 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing after baking)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

  • In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
  • Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the Dough

  • Add the egg and mix well.
  • Add the flour and salt.
  • Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Add the softened butter and continue mixing until incorporated.

3. Knead

  • Knead by hand for 10–12 minutes, or with a stand mixer for 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.

4. First Rise

  • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.
  • Cover with a towel or plastic wrap.
  • Let rise for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

5. Shape the Rolls

  • Punch down the dough.
  • Divide into 10–12 equal pieces.
  • Shape each into a smooth oval roll.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.

6. Score the Rolls

  • Using a sharp knife, make several shallow diagonal cuts across the top of each roll as shown in the image.

7. Second Rise

  • Cover loosely.
  • Let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

8. Brush

  • Beat together the egg and milk.
  • Brush the tops evenly with the egg wash.

9. Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are deep golden brown.

10. Finish

  • Brush the warm rolls with melted butter for an extra soft, shiny finish.
  • Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

💡 Tips

  • Use bread flour for extra fluffy rolls.
  • Don’t add too much flour during kneading—the dough should remain soft.
  • For an even softer texture, replace 2 tablespoons of the milk with heavy cream.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these soft milk rolls:

  • 🧈 With butter and honey
  • 🍓 With jam or Nutella
  • 🥪 Filled with ham and cheese
  • 🍗 As mini sandwich rolls
  • 🍔 As soft burger buns

These rolls are wonderfully soft, slightly sweet, and stay fresh for days—perfect for any meal or snack!

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