Pluckets(Amish Rolls)
Amish Pluckets are soft, sweet rolls with nuts and cinnamon, perfect for sharing at breakfast or brunch, offering a delightful, warm, and comforting treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolve 1 cake yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
- Add 1/3 cup scalded milk, 1/3 cup sugar, melted butter, salt, beaten eggs, and 4 cups flour to the yeast mixture.
- Beat thoroughly, then cover and let rise until doubled in size.
- Stir the dough down and let it rise again until doubled.
- Take 1 teaspoon of dough and dip it in melted butter.
- Roll the dough in a mixture of 1 cup sugar, nuts, and cinnamon.
- Pile the balls loosely in an ungreased angel food pan.
- Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Immediately turn the pan upside down when baked.
- Serve warm, allowing everyone to pluck their roll from the central supply.
- Reheat wrapped in foil or serve cold as desired.
Tips & Substitutions
For best results, ensure your milk is scalded and slightly cooled before adding it to the yeast mixture. If you don't have cake yeast, you can substitute with active dry yeast; just adjust the quantity to about 2 1/4 teaspoons. Adding a pinch of nutmeg can enhance the flavor profile. For a fun twist, consider incorporating some chopped nuts into the dough or rolling mixture.
Serving Suggestions
Pluckets are best served warm, allowing guests to pluck their rolls from the pan as they please. They pair beautifully with a side of Potatoes Cooked With Butter And Cream or a light Vegetable And Cheese Salad for a complete meal. These rolls also make a delightful breakfast treat, served alongside jam or honey.
Storage & Reheating
Once cooled, store leftover Pluckets in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, they can be frozen. To reheat, wrap them in foil and place in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes, or microwave for 20-30 seconds until warm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Pluckets(Amish Rolls) contains roughly 539 calories, with 9g protein, 91g carbohydrates, and 16g fat. It is an excellent source of iron (32% of the Daily Value) and calcium (30% of the Daily Value), and a good source of vitamin A and protein. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 914mg per serving (40% of the Daily Value).
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these rolls ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough a day in advance. After the first rise, cover and refrigerate it. Before baking, let it come to room temperature and rise again. This is a great way to save time on the day you plan to serve them.
What can I use instead of scalded milk?
If you don't want to scald milk, you can use whole milk at room temperature or buttermilk for a tangy flavor. However, scalding helps to denature the proteins, giving a better texture to the rolls.
How do I know when the rolls are baked properly?
The rolls should be golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped. An internal temperature of 190°F indicates they are fully cooked. Baking them in an ungreased angel food pan helps achieve a nice rise and texture.
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).