How to Make French Bread Rolls to Die For - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've ever experienced the joy of biting into a warm, freshly baked French bread roll, then you know just how delicious they can be. The crispy exterior gives way to a soft, pillowy interior that's just begging to be slathered with butter or dipped into a savory soup. And while buying these delectable rolls from a bakery is always an option, there's something truly special about making them from scratch in your own kitchen.

With this recipe for French Bread Rolls to Die For, you'l...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 rolls

  • Stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups flour, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets; place rolls on prepared sheets at least 2 inches apart and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    23 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 15mg