These look like classic crusty white bread rolls – crispy outside, soft and airy inside. Here’s an easy, reliable recipe 👌
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for softer crumb)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt
- Add warm water gradually and mix until a sticky dough forms
- Add olive oil if using
2️⃣ Knead
- Knead 8–10 minutes by hand (or 5 minutes with mixer)
- Dough should be soft and elastic, not dry
3️⃣ First Rise
- Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled
4️⃣ Shape
- Turn dough onto floured surface
- Divide into 6–8 pieces
- Shape into oval or round rolls (like the image)
- Place on baking tray lined with parchment
5️⃣ Second Rise
- Cover and rest 30–40 minutes
6️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F)
- Place a small oven-safe dish of hot water inside (for steam)
- Slash tops with sharp knife
- Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and crusty
✨ Tips for Perfect Crust
- Steam = crispy crust
- Bake hot, don’t open oven early
- Cool on rack for best texture