Soft Oil Enriched Bread
Soft Oil Enriched Bread is a medium Middle Eastern recipe that serves 8. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by مطبخ ساره وملك // Sarah and Malak’s Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 1 hr 50 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 2 hrs 30 min
Cost: $3.95 total, $0.49 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Bread flour (All-purpose flour can be used, sifted)
- 300 ml Warm water (Around 38°C, just warm to the touch)
- 7 g Instant dry yeast (One standard 7 g packet)
- 10 g Salt (About 2 teaspoons)
- 30 ml Olive oil (2 tablespoons, extra‑virgin preferred)
- 30 g Unsalted butter (Melted, for brushing before and after baking)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients & Equipment
Measure out all ingredients, pre‑heat the oven later, and have all equipment within reach.
Time: PT5M
Activate Yeast
In a small cup, combine warm water and the packet of instant yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
Time: PT5M
Mix Dry Ingredients
In the large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour and salt until evenly distributed.
Time: PT3M
Combine Wet Ingredients
Make a well in the flour mixture, pour in the activated yeast water and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
Time: PT5M
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or use a stand‑mixer's dough hook on medium speed for 6‑7 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
Time: PT10M
First Rise (Bulk Fermentation)
Place the kneaded dough back into the bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Time: PT1H
Punch Down & Divide
Gently punch the risen dough to release gas, then divide it into 8 equal portions (about 110 g each).
Time: PT5M
Shape the Rolls
Shape each portion into a smooth ball, then gently flatten and create the signature bubble pattern by pulling the dough outward with fingertips.
Time: PT10M
Second Rise (Proof)
Place the shaped rolls on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, cover loosely with a kitchen towel, and let them rest for 30 minutes until puffed.
Time: PT30M
Preheat Oven
While the dough is proofing, preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
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Score & Butter
Brush each roll lightly with melted butter, then make shallow diagonal cuts on top using a sharp knife or razor blade.
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Bake
Bake the rolls for 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and emit a fragrant aroma.
Time: PT25M
Temperature: 200°C
Finish & Cool
Remove the bread from the oven, brush again with melted butter for extra shine and flavor, then transfer to a cooling rack for 15 minutes before serving.
Time: PT15M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, low-calorie, low-fat
Allergens: Wheat (gluten), Dairy (butter)
Last updated: April 6, 2026






