Homemade Fluffy Bread Rolls (Low-Calorie)
Description
These homemade bread rolls are ultra-soft, slightly sweet, and perfect as a light dessert or snack. Made with simple ingredients, they’re lower in calories than typical bakery buns but still rich in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Servings: 10–12 rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups (360 g) |
| Warm milk (or almond milk) | 1 cup (240 ml) |
| Active dry yeast | 2 ¼ tsp (7 g / 1 packet) |
| Sugar | 2 tbsp (25 g) |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Unsalted butter (softened) | 2 tbsp (30 g) |
| Egg (for dough) | 1 large |
| Egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash) | — |
| Optional: sesame seeds or oats | 1 tbsp |
Instructions
1. Activate Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Make the Dough
Add the egg, butter, salt, and half the flour.
Mix, then gradually add the rest of the flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Rolls
Punch down the dough to remove air.
Divide into 10–12 equal balls and shape smoothly.
Place on a lined baking tray, close but not touching.
5. Second Rise
Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake
Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Cool & Serve
Let cool slightly before serving. Perfect with a bit of honey, jam, or light butter.
Nutritional Info (Per Roll)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~145 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
💡 Tips
Use bread flour for extra fluffiness.
Don’t overbake—remove when tops turn light golden brown.
Replace butter with Greek yogurt or applesauce for fewer calories.
Add a dash of vanilla or orange zest for a dessert twist.
Benefits
Low in fat and made without heavy cream or oil.
Protein-rich from egg and milk.
Perfect meal-prep snack—stays soft for 3 days.
Can be made vegan by swapping milk and butter for plant-based versions.
Q&A
Q: Can I make the dough overnight?
A: Yes! Let it rise once, shape into balls, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning.
Q: How can I make it sweeter?
A: Add 2–3 tbsp sugar or a tablespoon of honey to the dough.
Q: Why is my bread dense?
A: Likely under-kneaded or the yeast wasn’t active enough. Make sure the yeast mixture becomes foamy before adding flour.
