Easy Homemade Rustic Bread Rolls Recipe: A Deliciously Simple Way to Enjoy Fresh Bread at Home
Learn how to make easy homemade rustic bread rolls with this simple recipe. Perfect for beginners and delicious for all!
Ingredients
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- 4 cupsbread flour, plus extra for shaping
- 2 teaspoonskosher salt
- 1 teaspoonactive dry yeast
- 2 cupsroom-temperature tap water
Instructions
- In a medium-large bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and yeast. Create a well in the center and pour in the water. Mix with a sturdy rubber spatula until the flour is fully incorporated. The dough will be wet and sticky—this is normal.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 10 to 12 hours.
- After rising, the dough will be bubbly and shaggy in appearance.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Generously sprinkle ¼ cup of flour on a clean surface. Dump the dough onto the floured surface and gently fold it over several times to coat it in the flour. Use a bench scraper if necessary.
- Divide the dough into 12 to 16 equal pieces, turning each piece in flour to coat. Shape each piece into a ball by pulling the edges underneath and pinching them together, ensuring the top is smooth. Place the balls on the prepared pan, pinched side up, for a rustic, craggy look.
- Let the rolls rise for 20 minutes. They may look a bit deflated but will puff up beautifully once baked.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for another 5 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a cooling rack.
- Details:
- For advance preparation, remove the rolls from the oven a few minutes before they reach golden brown (about 3-4 minutes early). Allow them to cool completely, then freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip lock bag. When ready to serve, thaw and heat for 10-12 minutes at 325°F.