Traditional Homemade Bread Rolls

 Ingredients:

500g bread flour (plus extra for dusting)

300ml warm water

7g dried yeast or 15g fresh yeast

10g salt

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center.

Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Pour the yeast mixture into the well in the flour.

Add the olive oil.

Gradually mix the flour into the wet ingredients until it forms a sticky dough.

Knead the Dough:

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

First Rise:

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl.

Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Shape the Bread:

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air.

Divide the dough into smaller portions, shaping each one into a ball.

Form each ball into the desired shape (as seen in the image, elongated rolls).

Second Rise:

Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover with a cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Bake:

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).

Just before baking, make a deep cut along the top of each loaf using a sharp knife.

Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cool:

Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy your homemade bread! Let me know if you need any further details or variations on the recipe.