Fluffy milk rolls

Here’s a complete step-by-step recipe for Fluffy Milk Rolls — soft, pillowy bread rolls perfect for any meal.

Fluffy Milk Rolls

Ingredients (makes about 12 rolls)

• 500 grams all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

• 7 grams (1 packet) instant yeast

• 50 grams sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 250 millilitres warm milk (about 40°C / 105°F)

• 50 grams unsalted butter, softened

• 1 large egg

• Extra butter for brushing (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Activate yeast

1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar.

2. Stir in the yeast and leave for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy and activated.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Step 3: Make the dough

1. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg to the dry ingredients.

2. Mix to form a soft dough.

Step 4: Knead the dough

1. Turn the dough onto a floured surface.

2. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky (not sticky).

3. If using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead for about 6–8 minutes.

Step 5: First rise

1. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.

2. Cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap.

3. Leave in a warm place to rise until doubled in size (about 1 to 1.5 hours).

Step 6: Shape the rolls

1. Punch down the risen dough to release the air.

2. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces (about 60 grams each).

3. Shape each piece into a smooth ball by folding edges under and pinching the seam.

4. Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.

Step 7: Second rise

1. Cover the shaped rolls loosely with a cloth or lightly greased plastic wrap.

2. Let them rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffed up.

Step 8: Preheat the oven

• Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 9: Bake the rolls

1. Optional: Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter for a soft crust.

2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.

Step 10: Cool and serve

1. Remove the rolls from the oven and brush again with melted butter if desired.

2. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.