Moms icebox rolls, also known as refrigerator rolls, are a magical culinary creation that brings the taste of homestyle baking to any kitchen. These delectable pastries are a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal effort and time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create flaky, golden-brown rolls that will have your loved ones asking for more. From selecting the best ingredients to mastering the art of rolling and shaping, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks to ensure a successful baking experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will turn your kitchen into a bakery haven.
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ICEBOX ROLLS
I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they'd be ready to bake on Sunday for company or someone just dropping by. Although they take a little time to prepare, they're really not all that difficult to make. And there's nothing in the stores that can compare to them! -Jean Fox, Welch, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 36 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (110°-115°). In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup boiling water and shortening. Add remaining (room-temperature) water, eggs, salt, sugar and yeast mixture., Stir in 1 cup of flour at a time, mixing well after each addition, until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into nine portions. Divide and shape each portion into 12 balls. Place 3 balls in each cup of 3 greased muffin tins. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. Brush rolls with half of melted butter; bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with remaining butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MOM'S YEAST ROLLS
This is the best bread recipe. Light and fluffy rolls that melt in your mouth. Can be used to make loaves or cinnamon rolls.
Provided by Kathy
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt margarine in hot water. Add sugar and salt and stir. Add cold water and yeast. Stir to dissolve yeast.
- Add 3 cups flour and mix. Add eggs and 2 1/2 - 3 cups more flour. Mix, cover and let rise until dough doubles in size.
- Punch down and let rise 30 more minutes or until doubles.
- Make walnut size balls of dough. Place about 2 inches apart in well-buttered 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30-45 minutes. Brush top of rolls with margarine while hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 163.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
MOM'S GOOD CINNAMON ROLLS
I watched mom make these rolls when I was young and have always loved how easy they are to make!
Provided by MISS_MARSH
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/3 cup sugar in warm water. Stir in salt and 2 cups flour. Beat mixture for 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and oil. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
- Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces. Take each piece of dough, roll into a log and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the knots in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 595 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
REFRIGERATOR ROLLS / ICEBOX ROLLS
Southern Living magazine April 2004 The beauty of these rolls is you don't have to bake them all the same day. Simply make the dough, and keep it tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to five days. Pinch off the amount you need, and save the rest for later. Southern Living Magazine Senior Writer Donna Florio says "They're like little pillows from heaven". Makes 3 to 4 doz. Prep: 15 min; Cook; 5 min.; Stand; 35 min.; Chill; 12 hours; Rise; 1 hr., 30 min.; Bake; 15 min. per batch This version has been updated per Southern Livings Web site.
Provided by luvmybge
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 12h15m
Yield 36-48 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour 1 cup boiling water over shortening in a large bowl, stirring to melt shortening.
- Let stand 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
- Stir together yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a glass measuring cup; let mixture stand 5 minutes Beat eggs at medium speed using a heavy-duty stand mixer; add 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
- Add shortening mixture and yeast mixture.
- Reduce speed to low, and gradually add 5 cups flour, beating until blended.
- Cover and chill dough 12 hours or up to 5 days.
- Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface, and roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with a lightly floured 2 1/2-inch round cutter.
- Make a crease across the middle of each dough round with a knife, and fold in half; gently press edges to seal.
- Place rolls on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Brush rolls evenly with melted butter.
- Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush again with melted butter, if desired.
MOM'S DINNER ROLLS
My mother was always experimenting with recipes. She had a knack for combining the right ingredients. This is one of my most treasured recipes she shared with me.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in herbs; cool. In a food processor, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and onion mixture. Add flour; cover and process until dough forms a smooth ball. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Brush with egg. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FROSTED CINNAMON ICEBOX ROLLS
This recipe is wonderful because you can prepare the rolls the night before and bake them in the morning. My mom's friend Inge shared this with our family over 30 years ago and it is still a family favorite. Enjoy!
Provided by Acerast
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 14h35m
Yield 24 rolls, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat 2 cups milk to scalding, remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Stir in cooled/scalded milk, 1/3 cup sugar, vegetable shortening, baking powder, salt, egg and 2 to 3 cups of flour.
- Beat until smooth.
- Mix in enough remaining flour to make a dough easy enough to handle.
- Turn dough out onto a floured board; knead 8-10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
- Grease two 9x13x2-inch pans.
- Punch down dough and divide into two equal portions.
- On a lightly floured surface roll one half into a 12"x10" rectangle.
- Spread rectangle with 2 Tablespoons of the softened butter, leaving 1/2 inch edge for sealing.
- In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon (both the 1 Tablespoon plus the 1 teaspoon).
- Sprinkle half of the sugar/cinnamon mixture over the buttered portion of the dough.
- Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning at the wider side.
- Pinch edges of the dough to seal in the filling.
- Carefully cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
- Place the slices in one of the prepared pans.
- Repeat the process with the other portion of the dough.
- Wrap both pans in aluminum foil.
- Refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 48.
- (To bake immediately, don't wrap in foil but cover and let rise in a warm place until double - 30 minutes - then bake as directed.
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Remove foil from pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- For icing: Combine the powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk and vanilla until smoot and of a spreading consistency.
- Spread over rolls while warm.
Tips:
- Use cold ingredients and work quickly to keep the butter from melting into the dough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is easy to handle.
- Roll the dough out thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. The thinner the dough, the flakier the rolls will be.
- Brush the dough with melted butter before sprinkling it with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake the rolls at a high temperature, 425°F, for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Serve the rolls warm, with additional butter, honey, or your favorite topping.
Conclusion:
These icebox rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they can also be served as a dessert. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious rolls that will be sure to please everyone at your table.
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