Soft Filipino Bread Rolls

Combine the milk and sugar in a large mixing vessel, stirring until both ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and dissolved. Allow the mixture to sit for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the sugar and yeast to fully blend.

Next, combine the remaining sugar, flour, and salt in a separate mixing vessel. Gradually add the milk mixture to this bowl, followed by the vegetable oil. Continue stirring until a cohesive dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a flat, smooth surface and engage in kneading motions until the dough becomes pliable. Shape the dough into a spherical form and return it to its original container. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth, allowing the dough to rise and expand significantly over the course of at least 1 hour.

Subsequently, divide the dough into four equal portions using a bench knife. Roll each portion into a cylindrical shape and slice it diagonally into 1-inch pieces.

Prepare a plate by sprinkling bread crumbs evenly across its surface. Roll each piece of dough in the bread crumbs, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow these dough pieces to rise and puff up, taking approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Bake the dough pieces in the preheated oven until they achieve a golden brown color, taking 15 to 20 minutes.