Sweet Bread Rolls (Shoreek)

Bread rolls, soft, sweet, fluffy and are astonishingly easy. These Egyptian sweet bread rolls are a childhood favorite with a warm cup of milk.

Sweet rolls sprinkled with sugar are totally addicting. It is very airy from inside, sweet and golden from the outside. Shoreek is sold in every pastry shop in Egypt. Shoreek is one of the Egyptian signature pastry recipes like feteer meshaltet.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Want to Make It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 👍 Amira's Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 📣 Related Recipes
• More Breakfast Recipes
• Sweet bread rolls (Egyptian Shoreek)

❤️ Why You'll Want to Make It

• Cute, sweet spiral bread rolls great for brunch or bread basket.
• The dough is easy to work with, so it's great for beginners.
• This is a grandma's recipe, which means it has been tested by several generations.

Shoreek is a sweet Egyptian bread rolls that will BLOW YOUR MIND!! especially if you have sweet memories with these rolls ❤️.
I remember eating them with a warm cup of milk during winter as a night snack or for breakfast, it gave me energy and helped me stay awake doing loads of - unjustified- home works back then. So whenever I see Shoreek, I remember those hard school days.

If you are a bread rolls fan, this recipe is for you. You can do a lot with these rolls to take it to the next level. Think cinnamon, raisins, chocolate chips… etc. These bread rolls are very tasty on its own, but with some cinnamon or honey butter.. Oh my can you imagine!!

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

• All purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Butter or oil
• Milk
• Baking powder, yeast, a dash of salt
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

• In a mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and yeast. Mix well. Pour oil over dry ingredients.
• Beat eggs with vanilla extract and add to the mixture.
• Gradually add milk and knead well until a consistent dough is formed.
• Place the dough in a well oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise, then punch and let it rise again. I was taught to let it rise for at least 4 hours punching a couple of times in between. Some people though let it rise for only 1 hour and that's it. Please check recipe card for more on this.

• Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. I used to divide it much smaller like probably 10 parts.
• Roll like a rope and shape or braid however you like.
• Mix the egg wash and brush each roll then sprinkle with granulated sugar. You can also sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if you like to. Bake until golden brown.

👍 Amira's Tips

• This recipe is really easy, it just needs time, the more time you give it, the better bread rolls you will get.
• You can make it with all butter or half butter and half oil. Butter should be melted though. Traditionally only vegetable oil is used.
• Milk should be around 110F, I warm my milk in the microwave and use a thermometer or just dip a clean finger in it.
• I used to let it rise over the course of 4 hours, punching it every hour then cover and repeat. This time though, I left it to rise for two (2 hours) intervals.
• Try as much as you can to divide the dough into equal parts so it will bake evenly. Eyeball the dough or use a scale.
• When rolling a ball and shaping it, cover the rest of the balls with plastic wrap.
• Ran out of eggs? do not worry you can still make this recipe, checkout these easy vegan egg substitute for baking, I am sure you'll find one that you already have.

🧺 Storage

Place cooled bread rolls at an airtight container or bread bag and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or longer if frozen.

🍽️ Serve With

Serve warm with milk/tea or coffee. My kids love to mix room temperature butter with honey to eat with this bread.. so good.

📣 Related Recipes

• Add a touch of fruit to your muffin repertoire with these tasty banana applesauce muffins. So moist and delicious muffins for a sweet and healthy breakfast treat.
• Unleavened bread is easy to make and does not require any special ingredients or equipment. All you need is flour, water, olive oil and salt.
• Egyptian mahlab bread: one of the most famous Egyptian breads when I was growing up. Unfortunately I cannot find it there anymore!
• Skillet flat bread: this is the easiest flat bread you can ever make, try it for your next Egyptian breakfast.
• When you are in the mood for something sweet, warm and buttery there is nothing better than bread pudding. This Brioche French Toast Casserole needs only 15 minutes prep time and your taste buds will sure thank you.

More Breakfast Recipes

• Buttery flaky with a tangy sweet flavors these rhubarb scones are easy to make homemade treat for a quick breakfast or snack.
• Add a sweet twist to your breakfast with this special pumpkin jam made with fresh pumpkins. Great for your morning toast or as a spread on pancakes.
• A delicious Banana milk recipe for a healthy breakfast that takes only 3 minutes to make. Delicious ripe bananas blended with your favorite milk and a splash of vanilla.
• Baghrir is the Moroccan style pancakes with a distinctive shape and texture. Made with semolina flour and served with honey and butter these pancakes are sure to impress.

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First published January 2014 . Last updated February 21, 2023 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.