The recipe for Rich Bread Machine Dinner Rolls, adapted from a cherished 1964 Betty Crocker Cookbook, combines nostalgia with modern convenience, making it a delightful addition to any meal. These rolls are not only easy to prepare using a bread machine but also versatile, suitable for shaping into various forms, including sweet rolls. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recipe:
Rich Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- Add all ingredients to the bread machine in the order specified by the manufacturer.
- Select the dough cycle and let it run until the cycle is complete. This typically includes kneading and the first rise of the dough.
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Shaping the Rolls:
- If your bread machine does not have a specific dough cycle, allow the machine to complete the initial kneading and rise stages, then remove the dough.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it into a thick log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
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Shaping and Rising:
- Shape each piece of dough into desired roll shapes and place them on a greased cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.
- Cover the rolls with a clean towel and let them rise in a warm area for 30 to 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Optionally, to create a warm rising environment, briefly heat the oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius), then turn it off before placing the rolls inside.
- Once the rolls have doubled in size, bake them in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
Tips:
- For a softer crust, brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.
- These rolls can be shaped into traditional dinner rolls, cloverleaf rolls, or even sweet rolls by adding cinnamon sugar or raisins to the dough before shaping.
- Serve warm with butter or use them as sliders for mini sandwiches.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 208
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 18.4mg
- Sodium: 210.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.3g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugars: 4.3g
- Protein: 5.3g
Review:
With an aggregated rating of 5 stars from 19 reviews, these Rich Bread Machine Dinner Rolls are praised for their fluffy texture and rich flavor, making them a hit for family dinners and special occasions alike.
This recipe not only preserves the tradition of homemade bread-making but also adapts it for modern convenience, ensuring that each batch of rolls is fresh, warm, and delicious.
