French Bread Rolls Recipe

Name: French Bread Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 cups water, 70 degrees; 1 1/4 ounces nonfat dry milk powder, 1/2 cup; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 5 teaspoons wheat gluten; 1 tablespoon salt; black pepper, to taste (I added 1 teaspoon coarse ground.); 1 cup rye flour; coarse salt, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups water, 70 degrees
1 1/4 ounces nonfat dry milk powder, 1/2 cup
6 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons wheat gluten
1 tablespoon salt
black pepper, to taste (I added 1 teaspoon coarse ground.)
1 cup rye flour
coarse salt, for sprinkling

1
Dissolve yeast in mixer with water.
2
Add melted butter, sugar, dry milk, salt and pepper.
3
Whisk to incorporate.
4
Add 4 cups of flour and mix with dough hook.
5
Add additional flour until dough leaves the side of the bowl.
6
Knead dough by hand with a little flour until it is smooth and elastic Let rise in greased bowl, covered for about 2 hours until doubled.
7
At this point the dough can be refrigerated overnight or for 2 days.
8
Bring to room temperature before shaping.
9
Punch down and let rise until doubled again, about 2 hours.
10
Shape into 3 oz rolls, let rise covered for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
11
Sprinkle with rye (or all purpose) flour, slash with lame quite deeply, sprinkle with salt.
12
Bake at 450 for 20-25 minutes (throw 1/4 cup ice water onto bottom of oven as soon as rolls are put in or spray sides of oven with cold water), reduce heat to 400 and bake another 5 minutes.
13
Turn off oven and let rolls sit to crisp for another 5 minutes.
14
Cool at least 20 minutes.
15
Store rolls in plastic bag.
16
To recrisp, put into 400 oven for 5 minutes.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 cups water, 70 degrees, and more.

Yes, French Bread Rolls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Bread Rolls

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Variations & substitutions

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