Bread making, soft rolls

rosie383

I always flour rolls to get them soft. Obviously before they go in the oven. As in Bunny200's recipe above.

lbt_2

I don't overcook my rolls but once they are cool they are quite hard - still taste lovely but I wondered if there is anything i can do to soften the crust a bit?

Thanks

Norman_Bean

try cooking them at a lower temperature for a bit less time. If it's too dense try making the dough with warmer water so it raises better / more.

hth x

Norman

SailorSam

The hairy bikers were making rolls last week, some they wanted soft and some crusty. The soft ones went in the middle of the oven the crusty ones on the top shelf.
See if you can find the recording of the show.

Soft Bread Rolls - Local Food Heroes Blog

Seakay

put butter papers or greased greaseproof paper on top of them as they are cooling, with a tea towel or other cloth on top of the paper.
This holds the steam in as they cool and keeps the crust soft.

Pink.

Hi lbt,

There are lots of tips that should help on this thread:

Bread making, soft rolls

I'll add your thread to that one later to keep the suggestions together.

Pink

lbt_2

Thanks everyone - looks like I need to cover them when they come out - and possibly play around the with the time/temperature.

thriftlady_2

Wrap them in a tea towel as soon as they come out of the oven. Works a treat;)

Alison_Funnell

Mr also puts a dish of hot water in the oven under the bread. Makes the whole cooking process less drying. That and teatowel after cooking.

wssla00

V quick question, does anyone know why you press your thumb down in the middle of soft baps? I do it but don't know why :rotfl: