Name: Homemade rolls like from the baker – a simple recipe for crispy and soft bread rolls
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 1 kg all-purpose flour; 600 ml lukewarm milk; 250 ml vegetable oil; 2 blocks fresh yeast (2 × 42 g); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons salt; sesame, caraway or poppy seeds for sprinkling

Homemade rolls like from the baker – a simple recipe for crispy and soft bread rolls

Homemade rolls like from the baker – a simple recipe for crispy and soft bread rolls

Easy to prepare
15 portions
90 minutes

Jan, 02. 02. 2026

Homemade rolls like from the baker are a great recipe for fragrant, soft and at the same time crispy baked goods that even a beginner can bake. If you’re interested in other homemade baked goods, also try the recipe for authentic Czech rolls from Moravia, which will surprise you with their simplicity, or quick cheesy homemade rolls without rising, which you can make without waiting for rising. Both recipes complement classic home baking with additional variations of delicious baked goods for every occasion.

For 15 portions

Ingredients

1 kg all-purpose flour
600 ml lukewarm milk
250 ml vegetable oil
2 blocks fresh yeast (2 × 42 g)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons salt
sesame, caraway or poppy seeds for sprinkling

Preparation procedure

From 200 ml of lukewarm milk take a portion, add the sugar and crumble the yeast. Stir and let stand for 10–15 minutes until an active foam forms.
Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, oil, the remaining milk and the prepared starter. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough that does not stick to the bowl. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 45–60 minutes, until it doubles in size.
Divide the risen dough into smaller equal portions. From each form a ball, roll it out into an oval shape and roll it up from the wider end into the shape of a roll.
Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them proof briefly for another 10–15 minutes.
Lightly brush the rolls with oil or beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame, caraway or poppy seeds.
Bake in a preheated oven at 220 °C for approximately 10–12 minutes, until the rolls are golden and crispy.
After taking the rolls out of the oven, cover them for a few minutes with a clean damp cloth. This keeps them nicely soft even after they cool.

Total preparation time

approx. 90 minutes (including rising)

Number of servings

approx. 35–40 rolls

Tips for best results

The milk should be lukewarm, not hot, so the yeast works properly
For an extra crispy crust you can place a small dish of hot water in the oven
The rolls can be frozen after baking and later briefly reheated in the oven
You can add grated cheese, herbs or seeds to the dough

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