There’s nothing like the smell of a soft bread rolls recipe baking in your kitchen. These fluffy bread buns are ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for beginners.

But most recipes take forever and need yeast, rising time, and patience. Not this one. These soft bread rolls or fluffy bread buns, if you prefer, are light, golden, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Perfect for breakfast, sliders, or soaking up your favorite soup, they’ll convince anyone you’ve been baking for years.

Ingredients for soft bread rolls recipe

Dry ingredients:

2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional)

Wet ingredients:

¾ cup (180ml) warm milk

¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted butter

1 large egg

Optional for topping:

1 tbsp milk or melted butter (for brushing)

Sesame seeds (optional, for burger-style buns)

Step-by-Step Soft Bread Rolls Recipe (No Yeast)

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Get everything ready before you mix. Once you start, the process moves quickly.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and sugar. This step makes your bread rolls light and evenly textured.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, and oil until smooth. Pour this mixture into your dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until a dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky. If it feels too wet, sprinkle a tablespoon of flour at a time until it’s manageable.

Step 4: Knead Lightly

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 3–4 minutes. Don’t overdo it. This isn’t a heavy-knead recipe. The goal is to make your dough elastic and smooth, not tough.

Step 5: Shape Your Bread Buns

Divide the dough into 8–10 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball and place them on your prepared baking tray, leaving a bit of space between them. For burger buns, flatten slightly with your palm. For dinner rolls, keep them round and puffed.

Step 6: Brush and Bake

Brush the tops with a bit of milk or melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. They’ll rise beautifully and smell irresistible.

Step 7: Finish with a Shine

Once out of the oven, brush lightly again with butter for that glossy bakery finish. Let them cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

NB

If you’ve ever wondered how baking powder really works in dough, here’s a clear explanation from Healthline.

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Tips for Perfect 30-Minute Bread Rolls

• Use warm milk, not hot.  This helps the baking powder activate faster.

• Don’t over-knead. Quick kneading keeps the rolls soft and airy.

• If you prefer sweeter bread buns, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This quick bread recipe proves that you don’t need yeast or hours of waiting to make bakery-quality homemade bread. Every bite is soft inside, golden outside, and perfect for sandwiches, breakfast spreads, or burgers. It’s an easy win for beginners,  fail-proof, time-saving, and family-approved.

If you love quick homemade recipes, you’ll also enjoy my Air Fryer Puff Puff  with minced meat recipe. It’s  golden, fluffy, and oil-free.