Cornmeal Dinner Rolls

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4-3/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, butter, cornmeal and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Cool to 110° - 115°.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cornmeal mixture, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 30 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased
  5. . Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  6. Uncover rolls; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cornmeal. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

740 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.7g 39% DV
Total Fat 33.1g 42% DV
Carbs 96.2g 35% DV
Fiber 11.5g 41% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9857.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 645.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 204mg 16% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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