Easy Homemade Bread Rolls

★Ingredients

500g bread flour (or all-purpose flour)

10g salt

10g sugar

10g dry yeast

300ml warm water (approximately)

30ml olive oil (optional, for softness)

Extra flour for dusting

★Instructions

Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add the warm water and olive oil (if using) while mixing. Knead the dough by hand or using a mixer with a dough hook for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

First rise: Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Shape the dough: Once risen, punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into equal parts (based on the size of the rolls you desire). Shape each portion into a ball or rectangular shape (as seen in the image). Place the dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.

Second rise: Dust the dough lightly with flour, then cover and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until puffy and doubled in size.

Bake: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Cool and serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Enjoy your homemade bread rolls!