This recipe will give you exactly the result you see in the best bakeries: a crispy crust on the outside and a soft and fluffy inside. Since you already have experience with leavened doughs—think of your cream donuts—these rolls will turn out perfectly, too.

The secret lies in the right dough and that “bakery trick” we use during baking.

The recipe for the perfect homemade bread roll
Ingredients:
500g 00 flour (BL55)
3dl warm water
25g fresh yeast (or 1 sachet of dry yeast)
1 teaspoon sugar (to activate the yeast)
2 teaspoons salt
20g soft butter or 2 tablespoons oil (we know that oil can work wonders for the elasticity of the dough)
Step-by-step preparation
Awaken the yeast: Dissolve the sugar in the warm water, crumble the yeast, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

Knead (a game of patience): Mix the flour with the salt, add the crumbled water, and the butter. Knead for at least 10 minutes (with a machine or by hand) until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and becomes shiny and elastic.
Proofing: Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, until doubled in size. Shaping: Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces. Shape into tight balls by folding the edges of the dough down (like a small roll).
Second proofing: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 25-30 minutes.
The “baking trick” (baking):

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Place a small pan of water on the bottom of the oven: the steam will crisp the crust and soften the inside.
Before baking, spray the tops of the rolls with water.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown.
How does this fit into your garden and your life?
Freshness from the Garden: While the rolls are baking, pick some fresh mint and brew a refreshing tea.

The Perfect Sandwich: Once the crispy rolls are ready, cut them in half and top them with alfalfa sprouts or fresh vegetables from your raised bed.
Smell and Mood: There’s no better feeling than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house after returning from the pasture or finishing work on the brick driveway.
Tip: If you prefer a more intense flavor, sprinkle the bread with sesame or poppy seeds after watering it.

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