THESE ARE BREAD ROLLS, NOT REAL ROSES

WAIT… THESE ARE BREAD ROLLS, NOT REAL ROSES 🍞

How beautiful are these homemade bread roses? Soft, fluffy, buttery, golden, and shaped into gorgeous little flowers!

Imagine bringing a tray of these beauties to the breakfast table. Everyone will admire them before taking the first bite! 😂🤤

They're delicious, beautiful, and absolutely worth making. Let's get into the recipe

📝 INGREDIENTS

Bread Dough:

All-purpose flour – 4 cups (500g)

Warm milk – 1 cup (240ml)

Sugar – ¼ cup (50g)

Butter – ¼ cup (55g)

1 large egg (50g without shell)

Instant yeast – 2¼ teaspoons (7g)

Salt – 1 teaspoon (5g)

Powdered milk – 2 tablespoons (15g), optional

Extra flour – for dusting

Egg Wash:

1 small egg (45–50g)

Milk – 1 tablespoon (15ml)

🍳 LET'S MAKE THESE BEAUTIES!

STEP 1: Mix the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast in a bowl. Add the egg and melted butter. Mix well.

STEP 2: Add the flour, powdered milk, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

STEP 3: Knead for 10–15 minutes until the dough is smooth, soft, and elastic. Avoid adding too much extra flour.

STEP 4: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

STEP 5: Gently punch down the dough and divide into 12–15 equal portions.

STEP 6: Take one portion and divide it into five smaller pieces. Roll each into a thin oval.

STEP 7: Arrange the five ovals in an overlapping line. Roll them gently together to create a beautiful rose shape.

STEP 8: Pinch the bottom firmly and gently open the upper edges to reveal the petals.

Repeat with the remaining dough.

STEP 9: Arrange the roses in a greased baking pan, cover, and allow to rise for another 30–45 minutes.

STEP 10: Whisk the egg and milk together and gently brush over the roses.

STEP 11: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 18–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

STEP 12: Brush with butter while still warm for that gorgeous shine and extra softness.

And there you have it! 🌹 Beautiful homemade bread roses ready to steal the show!

❤️ MY LITTLE BAKING TIPS

Soft dough means softer bread.

Thin petals make prettier roses.

Seal the bottom properly.

Don't allow the shaped roses to overproof.

Cover briefly with a clean kitchen towel after brushing with butter to help keep them soft.

STORAGE: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.