Easy Sweet Bread Rolls

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This is a great recipe for beginning bakers who want to feed their family better than store-bought bread. No fancy steps, no special equipment—just simple ingredients and a forgiving dough that turns out soft and delicious every time. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to make bread, but I don’t know where to start,” this is it. Fresh, homemade, and made with love for the people around your table.

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Easy Sweet Bread Rolls

Author: Dawn Donalson

Notes

Makes 10 hamburger buns + 1 sandwich loaf
A simple, forgiving recipe—perfect for first-time bread makers. Soft, slightly sweet, and great for sandwiches or burgers.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups warm water (not hot)
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mineral salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups flour (start here, add a little more if needed)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast
    In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough
    Add eggs and salt. Stir to combine.
    Gradually mix in flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead
    Knead by hand or mixer for 5–7 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Add a little flour if sticky, but don’t overdo it.
  4. First rise
    Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60–90 minutes, until doubled in size.
  5. Shape
    Punch down dough.
    • Divide into 10 equal pieces for hamburger buns
    • Shape remaining dough into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan
  6. Second rise
    Let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake
    Bake at 375°F for:
    • Buns: 15–18 minutes
    • Loaf: 25–30 minutes
      Until tops are lightly golden.
  8. Cool & enjoy
    Brush tops with butter if desired. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Tips for Beginners

  • Dough should feel soft, not stiff
  • Warm kitchen = faster rise
  • Sesame seeds on top make them perfect burger buns 🍔