If you are looking for a simple carrot rolls recipe, these soft and flavorful rolls are a perfect choice for spring baking. Fresh grated carrots give the dough a natural sweetness and a beautiful color, making these rolls both tasty and visually appealing.
This easy recipe is ideal for easter recipes baking, especially when you want something homemade but quick to prepare. Because the dough is simple to mix and shape, it also works wonderfully for easter recipes for kids, letting little helpers join the baking process.
These carrot rolls are light, soft, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a seasonal snack. With just a few basic ingredients and about 35 minutes in the oven, you can prepare a batch of warm homemade rolls that bring a touch of spring to the table.
Easy Homemade Carrot Rolls
Carrot Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g quark (or Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese)
- 400 g grated carrots
- 750 g flour (plus a little extra for kneading)
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 lemon (use zest of one lemon)
- 3 tbsp baking powder
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Place quark, grated carrots, flour, baking powder, eggs, oil, lemon zest, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Mix everything together and knead until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Divide the dough into 16 pieces and shape them into small rolls.
- Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake for about 35 minutes at 180°C until golden.
Notes
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How to Shape Carrot Rolls (Watch my Video Tutorial)
The dough for these carrot rolls is a bit soft. That’s normal — the grated carrots and the quark make it a little moist, but that’s exactly what later makes the rolls fluffy.
Instead of taking the dough out on the table, I usually just leave it in the bowl. With a knife I cut it into about 16 pieces right there. Doesn’t have to be super exact.
Then I add a little flour to my hands and quickly shape the pieces into small balls. If the dough sticks, just dust a bit more flour on your hands and keep going. Works quite easy this way.
Place the dough balls on a baking tray with baking paper and make sure to leave enough space between them. They rise nicely in the oven and get soft and fluffy.
You can see this whole little step in the youtube tutorial below — sometimes it’s just easier to watch it once than read about it.
Why You’ll Love these Carrot Rolls
This carrot rolls recipe is simple, soft, and perfect for spring baking. The fresh grated carrots add natural sweetness and give the rolls a beautiful golden color.
The dough is quick to mix and easy to shape, which makes this recipe great for beginners and especially fun for easter recipes for kids. Little helpers can easily join in shaping the rolls before they go into the oven.
Because they bake in about 35 minutes, these homemade carrot rolls are also a wonderful idea for easter recipes baking, brunch, or a light seasonal snack. Warm from the oven, they taste delicious with butter, cream cheese, or a fresh herb spread.
If You Enjoy Simple Garden Baking
If you enjoy simple recipes like these carrot rolls, you might also like another baking idea from the garden kitchen. I once made soft pumpkin yeast muffins using pattypan squash, and they turned out surprisingly fluffy and light.
It’s a similar kind of recipe — simple ingredients, a vegetable from the garden, and not much fuss in the kitchen.
You can read the full recipe here on my Blog: healingharvestlog.com/blog. Sometimes the garden just ends up in the mixing bowl. And those recipes are often the nicest ones.
How to Grow Carrots at Home
Carrots grow well in the garden, especially when planted with the right neighbors. Some plants help them grow better and keep pests away.
If you want to learn more about good companion plants for carrots, you can read more about Classic Companion Planting Combination including Carrots.
And sometimes those garden carrots end up right back in recipes like these carrot rolls.
FAQs
Can I make this carrot rolls recipe ahead of time?
Yes, that works quite well. You can mix the dough a few hours before baking and keep it in the refrigerator. Or bake the rolls earlier in the day and warm them shortly in the oven before serving.
Are carrot rolls good for Easter baking?
Yes, they actually fit very well for easter recipes baking. The carrots give the rolls a nice spring color and a little natural sweetness, which looks great on an Easter table or brunch.
Can kids help make these carrot rolls?
Yes, definitely. This is one of those easter recipes for kids where they can really help. Mixing the dough is easy and shaping the small rolls is usually the favorite part.
Can carrot rolls be frozen?
Yes, no problem. Let the rolls cool completely after baking, then store them in a freezer bag or airtight container. When you want to eat them, just warm them for a few minutes in the oven and they taste almost like fresh.
What goes well with carrot rolls?
Carrot rolls are nice with butter, cream cheese, or a fresh herb spread. They also work well next to soups or salads, especially in spring when meals get a bit lighter.