FRANCES COOK'S BREAD & ROLLS

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Make and share this Frances Cook's Bread & Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Breads

Time 2h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup milk
1 package cake yeast
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup water, lukewarm

Steps:

  • Scald milk and pour over sugar, shortening, & salt.
  • Let it cool to lukewarm while softening yeast in a small bowl with the warm water.
  • When soft, add the egg and beat together slightly.
  • Pour the yeast/egg mixture into the milk mixture and stir them together.
  • The flour may be sifted or poured into the liquid.
  • With a large spoon, stir until flour/milk is well mixed.
  • You should have a firm, but not stiff dough.
  • Without removing it from the bowl, cover the dough with a plate or towel and set aside to rise until double in bulk (about 2 hrs depending on the temperature in the kitchen).
  • Instead of letting the dough rise at this point you may put it in the refrigerator and use it later, or the next day.
  • Watch to make sure it doesn't spill out of the bowl.
  • If it starts to spill before you're ready to use it, punch it back down.
  • Refrigerated dough is easier to handle but takes longer to rise.
  • BREAD:
  • If you want to make bread, dump the dough out of the bowl onto a floured surface and with more flour as needed to keep it from sticking, knead it until springy and easy to handle.
  • This dough does not require a lot of kneading; only enough to make it easy to handle.
  • For 2 medium size loaves cut the dough in half and knead/shape each into loaves and put into greased baking pans.
  • Allow about 2 hours for the dough to double again.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven until lightly browned on top (if uncertain whether or not bread is done, tip out of pan and see if bottom is browned too).
  • ROLLS:
  • To make rolls, work and knead dough until springy and easily handled.
  • Roll out with a rolling pin and cut with a biscuit cutter and fold over and place on a greased cookie sheet (Parkerhouse rolls), or break dough into small pieces, make into little balls and place 3 in each section of a greased muffin pan (Cloverleaf rolls).
  • SWEET ROLLS:
  • For Christmas bread or sweet rolls, roll out dough as for Parkerhouse rolls, except trying to make an oblong instead of a round.
  • Spread it with raisins and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Dot with butter and roll as for a jelly roll.
  • Slice and place on a greased pan or make into a circle and make slashes through the dough at intervals.
  • Let rise and bake as for loaves.
  • Top with an icing made of confectioners' sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla or rum flavoring and drizzle over the bread or rolls while hot.
  • Decorate with nuts or fruits.
  • If you want to make a whole wheat bread, use half white and half whole wheat flour, and use brown sugar instead of white.
  • The amounts above will yield 1 large or 2 medium loaves of bread, or 2 dozen large rolls.

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These bread rolls are a must-try for any bread lover. They're so soft and fluffy, you'll want to eat them all!


Md. Mofijul Islam
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I love how easy these bread rolls are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Trevor Currie
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These bread rolls are the best! I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.


Rajon Saleh
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I've made these bread rolls several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Noman Sanghi
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I'm always looking for new bread roll recipes to try, and this one is definitely a keeper. The rolls are so soft and fluffy, and they have a wonderful flavor.


Dan Utz
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These bread rolls are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing!


Kk Mm
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves bread rolls. You won't be disappointed!


Azara Watkins
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These bread rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. They're soft, fluffy, and have a delicious flavor.


Tumukunde Henry
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I love the versatility of these bread rolls. I've used them for sandwiches, burgers, and even croutons. They're always a hit!


Raynard
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These bread rolls are a game-changer! They're so much better than store-bought rolls.


Thomas jay
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I've never made bread rolls before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect!


Harish Mahara
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These bread rolls are a must-try! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible.


Abdulqadeer Maroofkhil
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These bread rolls are amazing!


Ashley White
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Delicious! These bread rolls were a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved them.


cute sumayia
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These rolls are so soft and fluffy! I love the way they taste fresh out of the oven. They're perfect for a quick and easy snack or meal.


Safeer Blouch
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Simple yet satisfying! These bread rolls are a great addition to any meal. They're perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or just eating on their own.


Sarmad Tarar
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These bread rolls were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the rolls baked up beautifully. I will definitely be making these again.


Chisoul More
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I was a bit skeptical at first, but these bread rolls turned out amazing! They were so light and airy, and they had the perfect amount of sweetness.


MD Bashah
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I've tried many bread roll recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to follow and the results are always perfect.


Kevarious Young
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These bread rolls were a delight! They were so soft and fluffy, with a perfect golden crust. My family loved them!