I found this recipe years ago in my first cookbook "The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook". It has been my go to yeast roll recipe for all my holiday baking. My kids love them!
Provided by Nancy Kellermann
Categories Other Breads
Time 6h20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast and 2 1/4 cups flour. In 2 quart saucepan over low heat, heat water and 1/2 cup butter until very warm (120 to 130 F). (Butter does not need to melt.)
- 2. With mixer at low seed, gradualy beat liquid into dry ingredients. Add egg, increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Beat in 3/4 cup flour or enough to make a thick batter; continue beating 2 minutes, scraping bowl wih rubber spatula. Stir in 2 1/2 cups flour to make a soft dough.
- 3. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Shape into ball; place into greased large bowl, turning over to grease top. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place, until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 4. Punch down dough. Turn dough over; brush with oil. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ready to use, punching down dough occasionally.
- 5. About 2 1/2 hours before serving: Grease 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" open roasting pan. Cut dough into 30 equal pieces; shape into balls and place in pan. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place, away from draft, until doubled, abut 1 1/2 hours.
- 6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake rolls 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Brush rolls with softened butter. Remove from pan and serve hot.
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Skylar Juliana
julianaskylar10@aol.comThese rolls were a hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
John solomon
j.s62@aol.comI love that these rolls can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch on the weekend and then reheat them throughout the week for breakfast or lunch.
Ighofose Prince
i-p@hotmail.comThese rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. They're light and fluffy, and they have a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with both savory and sweet dishes.
Simo Limo
limosimo@yahoo.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy these rolls were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the rolls turned out perfectly.
Rana Zahiid Ali
z@hotmail.comThese rolls are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Basant Singh
b_s@yahoo.comI've made these rolls several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Willett West
westw61@hotmail.comThese rolls were a hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
mercy mburu
mercy.m@hotmail.comI love that these rolls can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch on the weekend and then reheat them throughout the week for breakfast or lunch.
Timothy Williams
t_w37@yahoo.comThese rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. They're light and fluffy, and they have a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with both savory and sweet dishes.
Emu Dogar
d.emu@gmail.comThese rolls are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Shamran Khan
s-k47@gmail.comI love that these rolls can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch on the weekend and then reheat them throughout the week for breakfast or lunch.
Cassandra Gulley
gulley_cassandra62@gmail.comThese rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. They're light and fluffy, and they have a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with both savory and sweet dishes.
M Van Den Berg
m26@hotmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy these rolls were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the rolls turned out perfectly.
YUSRAH MUSTAPHA
mustapha.yusrah@hotmail.comThese rolls are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Carlosdavid Rodriguez
rodriguez@yahoo.comI've made these rolls several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Rai Khan
r@gmail.comThese rolls were absolutely delicious! They were so soft and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.