Here’s a detailed no-knead bread rolls recipe that gives you soft, fluffy rolls with minimal effort—no kneading, no fancy equipment.
🥖 No-Knead Bread Rolls (Soft & Fluffy)
🧂 Ingredients (makes ~8–10 rolls)
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, helps browning & flavor)
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) warm water (not hot)
- 2 tbsp oil or melted butter (optional but makes rolls softer)
🥣 Step 1: Mix the dough (no kneading)
- In a large bowl, mix:
- flour
- yeast
- salt
- sugar
- Add warm water (and oil/butter if using).
- Stir with a spoon until everything comes together into a sticky dough.
👉 The dough should be soft and slightly messy—don’t add too much flour.
⏳ Step 2: First rise (bulk fermentation)
- Cover the bowl with cling film or a damp cloth.
- Leave it at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours.
✔ Dough should double in size and look bubbly.
❄️ Optional: Overnight fridge method (better flavor)
Instead of room temp:
- Keep dough in fridge for 8–12 hours overnight
- Take out 30–60 min before shaping
This gives more flavor and better texture.
✋ Step 3: Shape the rolls
- Lightly flour your hands.
- Gently punch down the dough (don’t overwork it).
- Divide into 8–10 equal portions.
- Shape into smooth balls.
👉 Don’t knead—just fold edges underneath to create tension.
🧁 Step 4: Second rise
- Place rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
- Leave space between them
Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F)
- Optional: brush tops with milk or egg wash for shine
Bake for:
- 18–22 minutes or until golden brown
✔ Tops should be deep golden and sound hollow when tapped.
🧈 Step 6: Finish
- Brush with melted butter immediately after baking for soft crust
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before eating
🌟 Tips for perfect rolls
- Dough must be sticky → dry dough = dense rolls
- Don’t skip rise time → this replaces kneading
- Bake in a preheated oven only
- Add herbs, garlic powder, or cheese for variation
- For extra soft rolls, place a small tray of hot water in oven (steam)
🥪 Variations
- 🧄 Garlic butter rolls
- 🧀 Cheese stuffed rolls
- 🌿 Herb rolls (oregano, thyme)
- 🍯 Sweet rolls (add extra sugar + butter glaze)
If you want, I can also give you:
- ultra-soft bakery-style milk rolls
- whole wheat no-knead version
- or air fryer version (faster and crispier)