Homemade rolls from a few ingredients: soft, fragrant and better than store-bought

Name: Homemade rolls from a few ingredients: soft, fragrant and better than store-bought
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 200 ml warm milk; 200 ml warm water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon dried yeast; 30 g melted butter; 25 g butter (for baking); 600 g plain flour; a little vegetable oil (for greasing the dough and bowl)

Easy to prepare
9 portions
15 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Forget store-bought baked goods and try homemade rolls that the whole family will love. With a simple recipe and basic ingredients, you’ll create perfect fresh baked goods straight from your oven.

For 9 portions

Ingredients

200 ml warm milk
200 ml warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried yeast
30 g melted butter
25 g butter (for baking)
600 g plain flour
a little vegetable oil (for greasing the dough and bowl)

Preparation procedure

Prepare the starter: In a bowl, mix the warm milk and water, add the sugar, salt and dried yeast. Mix everything thoroughly.
Mix the dough: Add the melted butter and gradually work in the plain flour. Knead into a smooth, non-sticky dough.
Let it rise: Brush the dough and the bowl with a little oil, cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
Shaping the rolls: Divide the risen dough into 9 equal pieces and shape them into rolls. Place them next to each other on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Second rise: Cover with a cloth and let rise for another 15 minutes.
Preparation for baking: Lightly dust the rolls with flour, score each one on top with a razor blade or sharp knife and insert a slice of butter into the cut.
Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for approximately 25 minutes until golden.

Total preparation time

Preparation: 15 minutes

Rising: 60 minutes

Baking: 25 minutes

Total: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes

Recipe conclusion

These homemade rolls are proof that even with simple ingredients you can create baked goods that taste better than store-bought. They are soft, delicately buttery and beautifully crispy on the outside. Once you try this recipe, you won’t go to the store for rolls anymore. And best of all – you can bake them every day if you like!