Eggless Carrot and Sunflower Seed Breakfast Rolls
Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Servings: 8 rolls
- Cuisine: Simple home-baking
- Course: Breakfast or snack
- Calories: 150 per roll
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (310 g) self-rising flour
- 1 cup (110 g) finely grated carrot, well squeezed dry
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup (45 g) sunflower seeds, divided
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, salt, and half the sunflower seeds.
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Add the finely grated carrot (make sure it’s squeezed dry), plain yogurt, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spoon or your hands to combine until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. If it feels too dry, add a teaspoon of yogurt or water at a time until the right consistency is reached.
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Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round roll.
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Place the rolls on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each. Press the remaining sunflower seeds onto the tops of the rolls for decoration and extra crunch.
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Bake in the oven for 20–24 minutes, or until the rolls rise and develop a golden-brown crust.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving or splitting. This resting time helps the crumb set nicely without becoming gummy.
Recipe Notes
- If the dough feels too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before shaping to make rolling easier.
- Don’t skip squeezing the grated carrot; excess moisture can interfere with rising.
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurement of flour—too much flour will dry out the rolls.
- Experiment with soaking the sunflower seeds overnight for a milder flavor and softer bite.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough to complement the carrot and seed flavors.
Nutrition Estimate
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fat: 5 g