How to Make Soft and Homemade Mini Bread Rolls Easily
How to make very fluffy little sandwich rolls at home
Want to learn how to make delicious and super fluffy homemade little sandwich rolls? Here, I will share a simple step-by-step guide for you to prepare this soft and versatile bread that pleases the whole family. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or a picnic, handmade little sandwich rolls win over with incomparable flavor and texture.
Tips and ingredients for soft little sandwich rolls
Making little sandwich rolls at home is easier than it seems. The traditional recipe requires few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry:
- Warm water;
- Sugar;
- Dry yeast;
- Wheat flour;
- Salt;
- Egg;
- Vegetable oil.
Replacing milk with water and oil instead of butter makes the bread lighter and ideal for those looking for a lactose-free recipe. Also, the method of rolling the dough twice during shaping is the secret to an even softer and fluffier crumb.
First, mix the warm water, sugar, yeast, and 1 cup of flour, letting the mixture rest for about 10 minutes until it forms foam. Then add the salt, egg, and oil, gradually incorporating the remaining flour until you get an elastic dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size. Then, divide into 12 equal parts and shape each little sandwich roll: flatten the dough, roll it like a Swiss roll, flatten and roll again to ensure a smooth texture.
Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet, keeping minimal space between them, brush with beaten egg yolk, and let rise for another hour. Preheat the oven to 180ºC and bake the rolls for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden and irresistibly aromatic.
How to serve and preserve your homemade little sandwich rolls
Your little sandwich rolls are wonderful when eaten fresh, accompanied by butter, homemade jams — like strawberry or jabuticaba — creamy cream cheese, or ingredients such as ham, cheese, and fresh salad. They are perfect for kids’ and adults’ lunchboxes, pairing well with different fillings according to each person’s taste.
When little sandwich rolls are left over and become hard, turn them into delicious croutons: slice, brush with melted butter, sprinkle a little salt, and bake in a low oven (up to 160ºC) to brown without burning. This way, you use all the bread and still bring back that tasty childhood memory.
Summary of the easy homemade little sandwich rolls recipe
- Total time: Approximately 4 hours (including resting)
- Yield: 12 pieces
- Difficulty: Simple
- Oven temperature: 180ºC
- Main ingredients: warm water, dry yeast, wheat flour, egg, vegetable oil
With this recipe, you will have fluffy, tasty homemade little sandwich rolls with a soft crumb, that will please everyone and also provide moments of affection and tradition in the kitchen. Enjoy!
