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Easy-to-make crusty French bread rolls with a crunchy golden crust and a soft, airy interior. Perfect for meals or as snacks, with options for flavor variations and tips for perfect crusts.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes (including rises)
  • Yield: About 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (10067F to 11067F)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water (10067F67F to 11067F) and let sit until foamy, 5-10 minutes.
  2. Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add foamy yeast mixture to flour and salt; stir until rough dough forms.
  4. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Grease a bowl, place dough inside, cover with towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. Punch down dough to release air.
  7. Divide dough into equal pieces and shape each into a roll.
  8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly; place rolls with space between.
  9. Preheat oven to 45067F (23067C).
  10. Let shaped rolls rise on baking sheet about 30 minutes.
  11. Make shallow slashes across tops of rolls with sharp knife.
  12. Optionally, place a pan of hot water in oven for steam to create crisp crust.
  13. Bake rolls 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  14. Transfer rolls to cooling rack; cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use bread flour instead of all-purpose for chewier texture., Add herbs, garlic, cheese, or seeds to dough for flavor variations., For a crisper crust, preheat oven fully and add steam by placing pan of hot water in oven during baking., Store rolls loosely wrapped in paper bag or bread box at room temp for up to 2 days., Freeze wrapped rolls for up to 3 months; reheat at 35067F (17567C) for 10 minutes to restore crunch., Slow rise by refrigerating dough overnight after first rise, then shape and rise again before baking for better flavor development.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: Approximately 150 kcal per roll
  • Fat: Approximately 1 g per roll
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 30 g per roll
  • Protein: Approximately 5 g per roll