Breakfast Rolls – Soft, Fluffy & Perfect Morning Treats
Start your day with these Breakfast Rolls—soft, fluffy, and filled with your favorite ingredients like eggs, cheese, and bacon. Perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or meal prep, these rolls are easy to make and a delicious way to enjoy a homemade breakfast anytime.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl or stand mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Oven thermometer
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
- Optional: dough scraper, silicone spatula, kitchen scale
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (100–110°F)
- ¼ cup sugar or honey
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional spices: cinnamon, nutmeg
- Optional fillings: cheese, ham, chocolate, fruit preserves
- Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tsp water
- Optional topping: sesame seeds, poppy seeds
Instructions
- Proof yeast: combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let foam 5–10 minutes.
- Mix dough: add eggs, melted butter, flour, salt, and spices; knead 8–10 min by hand or 5–6 min with mixer.
- First rise: place dough in greased bowl, cover, let double in size (1–2 hrs).
- Shape rolls: punch down, divide dough, shape plain or filled.
- Second rise: place on parchment-lined sheet, cover, let puff 30–45 min.
- Bake: preheat oven 350°F (175°C); brush rolls with egg wash; bake 20–25 min until golden.
- Finishing: brush with butter or glaze, sprinkle seeds if desired; cool on rack before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for better dough texture.
- Avoid over-kneading to keep rolls soft.
- Customize sweetness or fillings to taste.
- Cool on rack to prevent sogginess.
- Rolls freeze well: wrap individually, thaw at room temperature, and warm in oven before serving.