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2 Ingredient Yogurt Bread Rolls Recipe

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These 2 Ingredient Yogurt Bread Rolls are a simple, quick, and delicious homemade bread option made with just self-rising flour and plain yogurt. Soft on the inside with a golden crust on the outside, these bread rolls require minimal ingredients and effort, making them perfect for any mealtime or snack. The dough ferments in the fridge, creating a tender texture and rich flavor without the need for yeast or long rising times.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bread rolls

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups (528 g) self-rising flour
  • 2 cups (479 g) plain yogurt

Optional Ingredients

  • Egg white (for egg wash, optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dough: In a large glass mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour and plain yogurt. Mix using a spatula or your hand until all the flour is incorporated and a shaggy dough forms. The dough will be slightly dry initially.
  2. Rest Dough: Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-6 hours to allow fermentation. During this time, the dough will become wetter and stickier.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Equipment: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Place a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe metal baking dish on the bottom rack of the oven. Adjust a rack position just above the bottom rack for baking the bread rolls. Boil water for steam during baking.
  4. Fold Dough: After resting, wet your hands. Stretch one side of the dough upward and fold it over the center. Repeat folding from all eight sides to develop structure.
  5. Shape Dough: Generously flour a work surface and carefully turn the dough out seam side down. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions using a bench scraper or knife. Shape each piece into a tight ball by pulling edges to the center and pinching to seal, then roll under your hand to create tension and form round rolls.
  6. Arrange Rolls: Place rolls seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1.5 to 2 inches apart. Optionally, brush the tops with egg white wash for a smoother finish or leave plain for a rustic look.
  7. Add Steam and Bake: When the oven is ready, carefully pour the boiling water into the cast iron skillet or baking dish to create steam. Quickly place the baking sheet with rolls in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the rolls are dark golden brown and fully cooked. Tap the bottom of a roll to confirm if it sounds hollow or cut one open to check doneness.
  8. Cool Rolls: Remove the rolls from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use self-rising flour which already contains leavening agents; do not substitute with plain flour without adding baking powder and salt.
  • Plain yogurt is best used for moisture and tang; Greek yogurt works well but may make the dough thicker.
  • Resting the dough in the refrigerator for fermentation improves texture and flavor.
  • Adding egg white wash is optional and will give the rolls a shinier surface; otherwise, they will have a rustic matte finish.
  • Ensure the oven rack with rolls is placed just above the pan with boiling water to avoid over-browning the tops.
  • Handle the dough gently to preserve air pockets for light texture.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian