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French Bread Rolls
These French Bread Rolls feature a soft, chewy interior with a slightly crisp crust achieved by spraying ice water during baking. The dough is made with warm water, yeast, sugar, oil, and kosher salt, kneaded until smooth and elastic. After a two-step rise, the dough is divided into individual rolls, brushed with melted butter, and sprinkled with salt. The recipe results in tender rolls with a balanced flavor and crust texture reminiscent of classic French bread rolls for sandwiches or table bread.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 18 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water 110 degrees, warm
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
- 3 1/2 cups flour , up to 4 cups as needed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- Spray bottle with ice water
Instructions
- To a stand mixer add the warm water, yeast and sugar and let sit for 10 minutes until cloudy.
- Add the oil, half the salt and 2 cups of the flour with the dough hook and let it combine on medium speed adding the remaining flour in 1/4 cup increments until the dough starts to come together and eventually starts to pull away from the bowl, then turn up the speed and let it knead for 5 minutes.
- Add dough to an oiled bowl and turn in the bowl to coat the dough with oil then cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size for 60 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 16 balls, place on a greased baking sheet and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Brush gently with butter and sprinkle with remaining salt before baking at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes spraying the dough with ice water twice halfway through the baking process to make the crust chewier.
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Notes
- Proper kneading improves dough texture despite its initial stickiness; add flour slowly if needed.
- Use warm water around 110°F to activate yeast effectively.
- Covering the dough and letting it rise in a warm spot helps achieve good volume.
- Spraying ice water during baking enhances crust chewiness.
- Brush rolls with melted butter and sprinkle salt prior to baking for flavor and crust texture.
- The recipe uses US measurements and should be followed as listed for best results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.002mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.