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Crusty Chewy French Bread Rolls Artisan Perfection at Home: Perfectly Soft Inside

These artisan French bread rolls are crusty on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside, making them a delightful addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: bread, side
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon salt preferably sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water about 110°F (43°C)
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast until well combined.
  2. Add the warm water and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
Shape the Rolls
  1. After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
  2. Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Cover the rolls with the kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Sprinkle cornmeal on the baking sheet under the rolls.
  3. Brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil and make a small slit on top of each roll.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gFiber: 1g

Notes

For extra crustiness, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.

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