Greek Fluffy Homemade Bread Rolls – Perfect for School Lunch & Office Snacks

These fluffy homemade bread rolls are soft like cotton and perfect for any occasion — from a quick school lunchbox snack to a light bite at the office. Made with simple ingredients, they rise beautifully and stay tender inside with a golden crust on the outside.

These little rolls are not just delicious, they’re practical: bake a batch, store them, and have a ready-to-go solution for kids’ lunch or your own workday meal prep.

Greek Fluffy Homemade Bread Rolls – Perfect for School Lunch & Office Snacks

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: BreadCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

15

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Calories

180

kcal

Resting Time

40

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

25

minutes

Soft and fluffy homemade bread rolls. Perfect for school lunch, office snacks, or back-to-school meal prep.

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Ingredients

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• 6 cups 750 g Flour

• 0.5 oz 14 g Dry Yeast

• 1/4 cup 60 g Sugar

• 2 tsp 12 g Salt

• 3 3 Eggs

• 1 1/4 cups 300 g Milk, lukewarm

• 7 tbsp 100 g Butter, cold, cubed

• For Brushing

• 1 1 Egg

• 2 tbsp 30 g Water

How to make Greek Bread Rolls

• In a stand mixer bowl, add warm milk, yeast, sugar, and eggs. Mix lightly.
• Add flour and knead on low speed for 4 minutes (or knead by hand).
• Add butter and salt, then knead for another 4 minutes until dough is smooth.
• Let dough rest and rise for 40 minutes.
• Deflate dough slightly on a floured surface and divide into 15 equal parts.
• Shape each piece into a rope, then fold into a bow shape. Twist ends through and seal.
• Place on a parchment-lined tray and let rise again for 20 minutes.
• Beat 1 egg with water and brush the rolls.
• Bake in preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, until golden.

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🎒 Perfect for School Lunchboxes

These bread rolls are ideal for back-to-school meal prep. Fill them with cheese, turkey, or ham for a balanced snack kids will love. Their soft texture makes them easy to eat and fun to pack in lunchboxes.

💼 Great for Office Snacks

No more boring sandwiches! These rolls are great for office breaks — pair with a salad, soup, or even just butter and jam for a quick pick-me-up at work.

🌟 Tips for Success

• Use warm milk to activate the yeast properly.
• Brush with egg wash for a shiny golden crust.
• Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 1 month.

🥖 Serving Ideas

• Serve plain with butter or jam.
• Slice and fill with deli meats or cheese for mini sandwiches.
• Pair with soup for a hearty meal.

More Greek Bread Recipes to Try

• Air Fryer Bread
• Greek pita bread
• Oil Rusks with Anise Seeds (Paximadia)