Mama'S Light Rolls
Light and fluffy homemade rolls with a hint of richness from shortening, perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering warm, comforting bread with a soft crust.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix yeast, sugar, and water and let sit until frothy.
- Add enough flour to thicken the mixture and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl.
- Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Pour in the yeast batter into the flour mixture.
- Work the mixture until it forms a dough, but do not work until it becomes hard.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
- Divide the dough into rolls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Let the rolls rise again until nearly doubled in size.
- Bake at 400°F until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
382
kcal
19% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).