Basic Roll Recipe
Soft, fluffy homemade rolls with a slightly sweet flavor, perfect for breakfast or dinner. Lightly browned crust and tender interior make them a versatile favorite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; add salt and sugar.
- Add eggs and beat well.
- Melt the shortening in 1/2 cup hot water, then add 1/2 cup cool water.
- Once cooled to warm, add the shortening mixture to the yeast mixture.
- Stir in the flour, about half at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead until of the right consistency, adding only a sprinkle of flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
- Shape the dough into rolls and place on a baking sheet.
- Let the rolls rise again until doubled in size.
- Bake in a hot oven at 400°F (200°C) until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with melted butter before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
498
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).