Homemade Crusty Rolls for Pennies!🥖

Budget-Friendly Crusty Rolls | Easy & Delicious Homemade Bread

Who says homemade bread has to be expensive? These budget-friendly crusty rolls are made with simple ingredients and deliver the perfect crispy crust and soft, airy interior—without breaking the bank! Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned pro, this easy recipe will have you making bakery-quality rolls at home in no time.

🥖 What You’ll Need:
• 4 cups flour
• 1 ⅓ cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
Start with the flour. Make a small well in the center using your hand or a spoon.
Add the sugar and yeast into the well, and place the salt to the side (not directly on the yeast).
Pour in half of the warm water and mix for about 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
2️⃣ Kneading & First Rise
Add the remaining water and begin kneading the dough. Knead until it no longer sticks to your hands and becomes smooth and soft.
Lightly oil a bowl and coat the dough with a thin layer of oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise.
3️⃣ Shaping the Rolls
Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it and gently shape it into a ball. Cut it into 6 equal pieces, shaping each piece into a small ball.
Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 30 minutes.
After resting, stretch each piece of dough into a circle about 4-6 inches in diameter using your hands (do not use a rolling pin).
Starting from the bottom, roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch the edges together with your fingers to seal and shape it into a cylindrical form. Press slightly more on the ends to create a tapered, pointed shape.
4️⃣ Final Rise & Baking
Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour and carefully transfer the shaped dough onto it. Repeat the process for the remaining pieces.
Once all the dough is shaped, dust them lightly with flour, cover, and let them rest for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until nearly doubled in size.
Using a razor blade or a sharp knife, make a slit along the side or straight down the middle.
Preheat the oven to 425. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack, and add a cup of ice to the bottom of the oven to create steam.
Bake for 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy.
Enjoy the beautiful, crispy crust and soft, airy inside.

Bon appétit!

🔥 Try it out and let me know in the comments: What’s your favorite way to eat crusty rolls?

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