Easy Bread Rolls

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/8 cups water tepid
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 2/3 cups bread flour although plain flour will do too

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, mix the water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over and let stand for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine 1 tbsp oil with the salt and half the flour, then slowly add the yeast mixture and stir well to combine.
  3. 3
    Slowly add the remaining flour, a few tablespoonfuls at a time, stirring well between each addition.
  4. 4
    Lightly flour your working surface, tip the dough onto it, and knead for about 10 minutes, until your dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. 5
    Add the remaining oil to a large bowl, place the dough in and turn it around until it's completely coated with oil.
  6. 6
    Cover with Clingfilm and let rise at room temperature for about an hour, or until your dough has doubled in size.
  7. 7
    Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and punch it down.
  8. 8
    Divide into 16 equal pieces (mine were about 54g/2 oz. each) and roll into balls.
  9. 9
    Place on a greased or parchment-paper-lined baking sheet, about 5cm/2 in. apart (if possible).
  10. 10
    Cover with a towel and let rise for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled.
  11. 11
    Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F, and bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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