Bread roll facts for kids

Bread Rolls at a bakery

Some bread rolls

A bread roll is a small, often round, piece of bread. People usually eat them as a side dish with a meal. You can also cut a bread roll in half, like a sandwich, and put things like butter inside.

What is a Bread Roll?

Bread rolls are a type of bread that comes in many shapes and sizes. They are usually smaller than a loaf of bread. Many people enjoy them with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Different Names for Rolls

There are many different names for bread rolls, especially in places like the United Kingdom. These names often depended on how the dough was made or how the roll was baked. Over time, people started using one name for many similar types of rolls.

Where Rolls Are Popular

Bread rolls are very common in Europe, especially in Germany and Austria. They are also popular in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

In Germany and Austria, you can find many kinds of bread rolls. Some are white and made with wheat flour. Others are dark and made mostly with rye flour. Many rolls also have spices like coriander or cumin. Some even have nuts or seeds, such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or sunflower seeds.

Rolls Around the World

In Italy, a small loaf of ciabatta bread can be used to make a panino. This is a type of grilled sandwich.

In Denmark and Norway, rolls are called rundstykker. This means "round pieces." People often eat them with butter for special weekend breakfasts. They are a comforting food.

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Images for kids

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  Assortment of different German style bread rolls

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  Typical Austrian bread roll, called "Kaisersemmel"

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  1. The prepared dough ready for cutting

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  2. Division into small pieces

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  3. Equipment for slicing dough into equal parts

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  4. Equipment for pressing rolls into shape

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  5. Pressing produces the characteristic shape of the roll.

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  6. The conveyor belt transports the pressed dough

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  7. Sprinkling the rolls with water

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  8. Sprinkling sesame seeds

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  9. Freshly baked rolls are removed from the oven.