Soft Pillowy Sandwich Rolls

2h 10m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add warm water to a bowl.
  2. 2Add olive oil to the bowl.
  3. 3Add a packet of yeast and mix it.
  4. 4Add a pinch of sugar, which helps the yeast to bloom.
  5. 5You should see foamy little bits floating to the top, which indicates the yeast is active.
  6. 6Add the flour to the mixture.
  7. 7Mix the flour halfway.
  8. 8Add the salt.
  9. 9Mix the remaining flour until it forms a dough.
  10. 10Leave the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
  11. 11Do the pull and fold method into the center, wetting your hands to prevent sticking.
  12. 12Leave it for another 30 minutes.
  13. 13Repeat the pull and fold method into the center.
  14. 14Leave the dough to rest for an hour until it puffs up.
  15. 15Scrape the dough out onto a floured surface.
  16. 16Divide the dough into six portions.
  17. 17Place the six rolls onto a baking tray.
  18. 18Leave them for 30 minutes before baking.
  19. 19Bake at 200°C fan for 15 minutes, until golden and hollow underneath.

Ingredients

  • 330 ml warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 7 g fast-action yeast
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 425 g strong bread flour
  • 8 g fine salt
  • 1 extra flour for shaping

Equipment

bowlforkplastic scraperbaking tray

Tips

  • Use proper bread flour.
  • Use sachet yeast.
  • Don’t rush the rise.
  • Cold dough results in flat rolls.
  • Serve warm, with butter, or stuffed with your favorite fillings