Category
Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Appalachian
Author:
Mountain Cookin’ with Missy
Servings
18 rolls
Mountain Cookin' with Missy's Hot Rolls recipe -- enjoy this classic side with the family as part of the dinner or lunch spread.
Kitchenware
- 1 Bowl - Medium
- 1 Bowl - Large
- Flat surface to knead dough
- 1 Buttered metal baking pan
- 1 Basting Brush
Ingredients
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1 pkg dry instant yeast
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¼ c warm water
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3 tbs sugar
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¾ c warm whole milk
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3 tbs melted unsalted butter
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1¼ tsp salt
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1 beaten egg
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2 c, 2-3 c All Purpose Flour (You'll need more for kneading)
Directions
Combine yeast, water and sugar.
Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes to activate the yeast till it becomes bubbly. (1 pkg dry instant yeast, ¼ c warm water, 3 tbs sugar.)
In a large bowl, add the milk, egg, yeast mixture and salt. (¾ c warm whole milk, 1 beaten egg, 1¼ tsp salt)
Add in 2-3 cups flour to make a sticky dough.
Cover and let rise in a warm area till doubled in size. (2 c, 2-3 c All Purpose Flour)
Punch down the dough.
Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, adding in additional flour till the dough is smooth an elastic. (2 c, 2-3 c All Purpose Flour)
Pinch off and roll into approx. 2-inch balls.
Place in a buttered metal baking pan. (3 tbs melted unsalted butter)
Let rise till doubled in size(about 1 hour).
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Brush tops with melted, salted butter, bake for 10-15 minutes, till tops are browned.
Brush with butter again before serving.
Makes around 18 rolls.
Recipe can be doubled.
To Make Into Garlic Rolls
Melt one stick salted butter
Add 2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried parsley
Brush on the tops of the rolls when they come out of the oven
