Feather-Light Yeast Rolls
Feather-Light Yeast Rolls are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetened rolls perfect for breakfast, dinner, or sandwiches. Their tender crumb and golden crust make them a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or everyday meals, offering a homemade touch with minimal fuss and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place yeast in 2 1/2 cups of lukewarm water and set aside.
- Mix 4 cups of self-rising flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together.
- Add melted shortening and the yeast water to the dry ingredients.
- Mix well until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Take 2 cups of self-rising flour and incorporate it into the dough mixture.
- Put about two handfuls of flour on a clean countertop.
- Turn the dough onto the floured surface.
- Grease your fingers and knead the dough until smooth.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape into rolls or bread.
- Place the shaped dough into greased muffin tins or bread pans.
- Let the dough rise again until doubled in size.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).