🍞 Mini Crusty Bread Rolls Recipe
These Mini Crusty Bread Rolls are small, golden, and beautifully crispy on the outside while staying soft and airy inside. Perfect for soups, sandwiches, or dinner sides, they give you that bakery-style crunch right at home.
📝 Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
- Extra flour for dusting
Optional for crust:
- Small tray of hot water (for steam in oven)
👩🍳 Full Instructions
Step 1: Activate the dough
In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Make the dough
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If sticky, add a little flour gradually.
Step 3: First rise
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 4: Shape mini rolls
Punch down the dough and divide into small equal pieces (about 12–16 pieces).
Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Leave space between them so they can expand.
Step 5: Second rise
Cover and let the rolls rest for 20–30 minutes until slightly puffed.
Step 6: Bake for crusty finish
Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
Place a small tray of hot water at the bottom of the oven to create steam (this helps crust formation).
Bake the rolls for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and crusty.
Step 7: Cool & serve
Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with butter or jam
- Pair with soups and stews
- Use for mini sandwiches or sliders
- Great for breakfast or snacks
💡 Tips for Perfect Crusty Rolls
- Steam in the oven = crispy crust
- Don’t skip kneading for soft inside texture
- Bake on high heat for bakery-style finish
- Brush with butter after baking for extra shine
⏱️ Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rising Time: 1.5 hours
- Bake Time: 15–18 minutes
- Servings: 12–16 mini rolls
These Mini Crusty Bread Rolls are simple, rustic, and delicious—perfectly crunchy outside and soft inside, just like fresh bakery bread 🍞✨