Easy Crusty Bread Rolls (No Knead Recipe)

There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread, and these easy crusty rolls prove just how simple homemade baking can be. With no kneading required, this recipe is perfect for beginners and busy home cooks alike. The result? Golden, bakery-style rolls with a crisp crust and soft, fluffy center—ideal for serving alongside soups, stews, or simply with a little butter. If you’ve always wanted to bake bread at home without the fuss, these no knead rolls will become your new go-to recipe.

Easy Crusty Bread Rolls (No Knead Recipe)

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—these no knead bread rolls are effortless and delicious.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs

Servings: 8 rolls

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 300 g bread flour
• 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 300 g warm water

Method

 

1. In a large bowl, combine your dry ingredients and then mix in the water. Your mixture should be thick and sticky.
2. Cover with cling film or a tea towel for maximum 3 hours.
3. After 3 hours, the mixture should be puffy and bubbly on top.

   Place the dough on a well floured surface. Using a scraper, fold the dough over itself roughly 10-12 times. Making sure to add enough flour so it does not stick (roughly 2 tbsp).
4. Using a scraper, cut the dough into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball with floured hands, making sure you fold and tuck.
5. Place each of the balls onto a baking parchment lined baking sheet, cover again with a tea towel for another 35 mins or so. They will puff up after this time but not double.
6. Preheat the oven to 230°C, bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown.
7. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

To re-crisp the next day, preheat the oven to 160°C and place the rolls directly on the oven rack for 10-12 minutes. 

To Freeze: Once baked & cooled, they freeze beautifully.To re-crisp, preheat the oven to 160°C and place the rolls directly on the oven rack for 10-12 minutes. 

Variation: To make seed rolls, gently brush rolls just before baking with egg white and sprinkle with seeds. 

 

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