Crusty Chewy French Bread Rolls Artisan Perfection at Home: Perfectly Soft Inside
Elevate your meals with homemade crusty chewy French bread rolls that boast a perfectly soft inside. This simple recipe transforms basic ingredients into artisan-quality rolls, perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknight dinners to family gatherings. Imagine pulling warm, golden rolls from the oven, ready to accompany soups or serve as sandwich bases. Not only are they easy to make, but they also offer endless customization options with herbs and seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 rolls
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- Bread flour
- Water
- Active dry yeast or instant yeast
- Salt
- Sugar (optional)
- Egg wash (optional)
- Additional water (for steam)
- Herbs or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until foamy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt, then add the activated yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into rolls and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with a pan of hot water for steam.
- Score each roll and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg