Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or Ramadan ftour. Soft like cotton and naturally slightly sweet from milk — no added sugar!
📝 Ingredients (8–9 rolls)
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (240ml) warm milk (not hot)
2 tbsp melted butter or oil
1 large egg
1 tbsp instant yeast (7–10g)
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp powdered milk (optional, for extra softness)
🔹 No sugar added!
🔹 If you want a slight natural sweetness, you can add 1 tbsp honey (optional).
👩🍳 Instructions
Activate yeast (optional but recommended)
Mix warm milk + yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until slightly foamy.
Mix ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, powdered milk.
Add egg, butter, and milk mixture.
Knead
Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
(If sticky, add 1 tbsp flour at a time.)
First rise
Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
Shape
Divide into 8–9 equal balls.
Place in a greased baking dish close together.
Second rise
Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
Bake
Brush with milk or egg wash.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Soft finish trick
Brush with a little butter right after baking and cover with a clean towel for 10 minutes.