Description
Discover the delightful taste of homemade Crusty Chewy French Bread Rolls, perfect for any meal or occasion. With a crispy crust and soft, chewy interior, these rolls will impress your family and friends. Learn to bake these delicious rolls from scratch and elevate your culinary skills!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- Coarse cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl and pour in the activated yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, shape into balls, and place on a lined baking sheet. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crusty. Use steam for a crispier texture.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore the crusty texture.
- Serve warm with butter, alongside soups, or as sandwich rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160 Kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg