Delicious Homemade Party Rolls 🌟
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes (not including chilling and rising time)
Description: These homemade party rolls offer a delectable alternative to store-bought versions and are incredibly easy to prepare. The secret to their extraordinary taste lies in allowing the dough to chill for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, giving them a superior flavor and texture. Note that the prep time mentioned does not include the chilling and rising times.
Category: Breads
Keywords: Quick Rolls, Party Breads, Homemade Rolls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cold water
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Combine Butter and Shortening: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the butter and vegetable shortening in the boiling water. Stir in the sugar and salt until everything is completely dissolved and well combined. Allow this mixture to cool until it is warm but not hot.
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Activate Yeast: Once the mixture has cooled to a lukewarm temperature, sprinkle the dry yeast over it. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy and has become active.
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Incorporate Eggs and Flour: Beat the eggs and add them along with the cold water into the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until the dough starts to come together. You may need to use your hands to incorporate the flour fully.
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Refrigerate the Dough: Mix the dough just until combined and place it into a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This chilling process allows the dough to develop better flavor and texture.
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Shape the Rolls: Approximately three hours before you plan to bake, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Divide it into three equal portions and roll each portion into a circle on a lightly floured surface, being careful not to knead the dough.
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Cut and Roll: Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut each circle into 12 segments, similar to slicing a pie. Starting from the wide end, roll up each segment tightly. Place each rolled segment, tip down, on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them adequately apart to ensure they don’t touch during rising or baking.
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Let Rise: Allow the rolls to rise in a moderately warm place for about 3 hours, or until they have doubled in size.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Bake the Rolls: Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and have a lovely, crisp exterior.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious, homemade rolls as a delightful addition to any meal or party!
Yield
This recipe makes approximately 3 dozen rolls, perfect for gatherings, holiday meals, or simply to enjoy fresh, homemade bread.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1804.1
- Fat: 70.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 30.7 g
- Cholesterol: 222.3 mg
- Sodium: 1437.8 mg
- Carbohydrates: 259.5 g
- Fiber: 7.7 g
- Sugar: 67.6 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
These rolls are sure to impress your family and friends with their rich, buttery flavor and fluffy texture. Happy baking! 🥐👩🍳
