Soft Homemade Yeast Bread Rolls

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• • 10g dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (20g)
  • ½ cup milk (100ml)

• • 1 cup water (200ml)
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour (420g)
  • 1 tsp salt (8g)

• 2 tbsp oil (40ml)

For the Sauce:

• • 1 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp water

• 1 tbsp oil

Directions:

Activate the Yeast:

1. In a medium bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, milk, and water. Stir until the yeast and sugar dissolve completely. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.

Make the Dough:

1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3½ cups of flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and oil to the dry ingredients, stirring as you go.

1. Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes until it becomes slightly sticky but manageable. The consistency should be soft and stretchy. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour gradually until you reach the desired texture.
2. Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Prepare the Sauce:

1. 1. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp water, and 1 tbsp oil until you achieve a smooth sauce-like consistency. This will be used to coat the dough before shaping.

Shape the Rolls:

1. 1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to remove the excess air.
   2. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball by folding the edges inward and sealing them at the bottom.
   3. Lightly flour your work surface and gently roll out each ball into a slightly flattened shape. The dough should be soft and easy to work with.

Apply the Sauce and Shape:

1. 1. Spread a small amount of the prepared sauce on the surface of each dough piece.
   2. Fold the dough inward to form a tight, sealed ball with the sauce inside. Make sure to pinch the ends together tightly.
   3. Place the shaped rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Second Rise:

1. Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise again for about 1 hour, or until they have doubled in size.

Bake the Rolls:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (374°F).
   2. Before baking, sprinkle a little flour on top of each roll and make a cross-cut on the top using a sharp knife.

1. Place a heat-resistant bowl filled with water in the oven to create steam during baking, which will give the bread a nice crust.
2. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.

Cool and Serve:

1. 1. Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. The smell of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen!

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy these rolls warm with butter, jam, or cheese.
• They are perfect as a side for soups, salads, or main dishes like roasted chicken.