Cornmeal Rolls Recipe 🌽🍞
Overview:
These delightful Cornmeal Rolls are a perfect accompaniment to any hearty soup or stew, bringing a comforting warmth to your meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, these rolls can be conveniently prepared in advance and frozen, ensuring you always have a homemade treat on hand. With a savory touch of cornmeal and a soft, fluffy texture, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
- Total Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Servings: 24 rolls
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/4 cups | Warm water |
| 1/3 cup | Cornmeal |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar |
| 3 tsp | Salt |
| 2 tsp | Active dry yeast |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 5 tbsp | Butter |
| – | Margarine (optional) |
| – | Additional cornmeal (for sprinkling) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Cornmeal Mixture:
- In a saucepan, combine 1 3/4 cups of warm water, cornmeal, sugar, butter, and salt.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture boils, approximately 10 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature until it reaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
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Activate Yeast:
- Dissolve the yeast in the remaining warm water and add it to the cornmeal mixture.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Form Dough:
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour (you may need additional flour) to form a soft dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
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First Rise:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
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Shape Rolls:
- Punch the dough down and divide it into 24 equal-sized balls.
- Place the dough balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Final Rise:
- Brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle them with additional cornmeal.
- Let the dough balls rise, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
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Serve:
- Remove the rolls from the baking sheet and serve them warm.
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Storage and Reheating:
- Any leftover rolls can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag.
- To reheat, place frozen rolls in a toaster oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through, about 5-8 minutes.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 131.9
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 15.5mg
- Sodium: 201.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Protein: 3.6g
Recipe Notes:
- These rolls freeze exceptionally well, making them a convenient option for meal prep or unexpected guests.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
- For a richer taste, you can substitute some or all of the butter with margarine.
- Ensure the yeast is activated properly to achieve a light and fluffy texture in the rolls.
Enjoy these Cornmeal Rolls as a versatile side dish or snack, perfect for any occasion!
