Soft Turkish-Style Yeast Bread Rolls

These fluffy rolls are similar to the soft breads often served in Turkish homes and bakeries. They’re light, slightly sweet, and perfect with butter, cheese, or tea.

Ingredients

3 cups All‑Purpose Flour
1 cup warm Milk
2¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
2 tbsp Sugar
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 Egg (for egg wash)

Optional topping:

Sesame Seeds or Nigella Seeds

Instructions

1. Activate the yeast

In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough

Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead until you get a soft, smooth dough (about 8–10 minutes).

3. First rise

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the rolls

Divide the dough into 10–12 pieces and roll into smooth balls. Place them on a lined baking tray.

5. Second rise

Cover and let them rise again for 20–30 minutes.

6. Egg wash & topping

Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds.

7. Bake

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.

Serving Ideas 😋

With Butter and Honey
With Feta Cheese or olives
As mini sandwich rolls

💡 Tip: For extra softness, cover the hot rolls with a clean towel for 10 minutes after baking.

If you’d like, I can also share the famous Turkish bakery version called Açma (even softer and buttery).