Best 6 Featherlight Yeast Rolls Recipes

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Featherlight yeast rolls are a delectable treat that can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as a snack. These rolls are known for their soft and fluffy texture, which makes them a favorite among many. They can be prepared using a variety of ingredients and methods, and there are many different recipes available to suit various tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating featherlight yeast rolls is a rewarding endeavor that can yield delicious results. Let's explore some popular methods for making these delightful rolls, and discover the secrets to achieving that perfect texture and flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FEATHERLIGHT ROLLS



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"Aptly named for their featherlight texture, these tender rolls from my Mama-Louise Smart-were a favorite of family and friends alike," writes Terri Duhon from Bryan, Texas. "They're just as tasty the next day with a slice of cheese on each section of the cloverleaf."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (mixture will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 portions. Divide each portion into three pieces; shape each into a ball. Place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-3/4 hours. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY REFRIGERATOR YEAST ROLLS



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Quick and easy make ahead yeast bread. Can also make cinnamon rolls from this recipe.

Provided by TERESAJANE

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 23h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup margarine
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar
3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 eggs, beaten
6 cups self-rising flour

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat margarine and water over low heat. When margarine has melted, remove pan from heat and stir in salt and 1/4 cup sugar.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/4 cup sugar in 1 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture and margarine mixture. Stir in beaten eggs and 2 cups self-rising flour. Beat in remaining flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until a stiff dough is formed. Divide dough into two pieces and place each piece in a well oiled freezer bag. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator. Pull off pieces of dough and form into 2 inch diameter balls. Place in lightly oiled baking pans so that edges of balls are just touching. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake dough balls 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 862.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

OVERNIGHT YEAST ROLLS



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It's easy to make light and flavorful rolls with this no-fuss recipe. The dough can also be used for cinnamon rolls, herb bread or coffee cake. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 3 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat buttermilk, water and 1/2 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Do not knead. Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 24 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S YEAST ROLLS



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I have adapted these yeast rolls from my grandmother's yeast bread recipe. I have increased the sugar to create a little sweeter roll than Grandma used to make and replaced her refrigerated cake yeast with dried (easier availability). They are delicious served with Danish Lurpak® butter (it's a little tangy, just like Grandma's)! Rolls can be made the night before and reheated, covered in foil, at 300 degrees F for about ten minutes.

Provided by Dotty Snyder Grohman

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar, divided
1 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 ½ (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
6 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur®), or as needed
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup lard, melted

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar into the water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water; let stand 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, the remaining sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Once the yeast has foamed, stir the melted lard into the yeast, then stir the yeast mixture into the flour until a sticky dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. You may need to add additional flour to keep the dough from sticking. Once elastic, cover the dough with the mixing bowl, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with lard.
  • Cut the dough into three equal sections, then cut each section into 8 pieces. Form into balls and place into the prepared baking dish in 6 rows of 4. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped, about 1 hour. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 195.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

FEATHERLIGHT ROLLS



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From TOH. These look like light and tender cloverleaf rolls. Prep time does not include rising time. Some of the rising is overnight, so plan ahead.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees F)
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 -5 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir in 1 tbsp sugar. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add milk, shortening, eggs, salt, 3 cups flour, and 1/3 cup sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough (will be sticky). Do not knead. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  • Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 equal portions. Cut each portion into thirds. Roll each third into a ball. Place three balls into each greased muffin cup. Cover and rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 3/4 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350* F. Bake rolls for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from muffin tins to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 157, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 3.2

LIGHT AND FLUFFY YEAST ROLLS



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After a long attempt to recreate the infamous yeast rolls of O'Charleys, I was able to get close. This is the result of a few years of trying to find out how they do it. If you've never heard of the place, I guarantee you will still LOVE these rolls! (Note: I doubled this recipe and was able to make enough to feed two very hungry families over Thanksgiving... just so you know!)

Provided by pixiegal_jess

Categories     Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup warm water (120-130 deg.- the hottest possible water from your faucet should be great!)
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (or one .25 oz pkg.)
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup boiling water
1/3 cup sugar
1 beaten egg
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Mix together the warm water and yeast packet in measuring cup. Let it get good and foamy.
  • Mix together the oil, boiling water, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add the foamy yeast water, and then the beaten egg.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add about 1 cup of dry mix to the liquids at a time, and mix very, very well.
  • Grease pan.
  • Pinch dough into balls. Keep them small because they will still rise. Let rise 2 hours, or until just past doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Brush with melted butter fresh out of the oven, and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 370.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 4.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh active yeast: Make sure your yeast is active and fresh. If it's old or inactive, your rolls won't rise properly.
  • Proof the yeast: Before adding the yeast to the dough, proof it in warm water with a little sugar. This will help to activate the yeast and ensure that it's working properly.
  • Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, which gives the rolls their structure and chewy texture. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: Place the dough in a warm place to rise. This will help the yeast to work and the dough to double in size. A warm, draft-free place is ideal.
  • Shape the rolls: Once the dough has risen, shape it into rolls. You can make any shape you like, but some popular shapes include balls, braids, and knots.
  • Let the rolls rise again: After shaping the rolls, let them rise again until they are puffy and almost doubled in size. This will help to ensure that they are light and fluffy.
  • Bake the rolls: Bake the rolls in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. The exact baking time will vary depending on the size and shape of the rolls.

Conclusion:

Featherlight yeast rolls are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed with any meal. They are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or as a side dish. With a little practice, you can easily make these rolls at home. So next time you're in the mood for some homemade bread, give this recipe a try.

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