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Yeast Rolls Recipe

Yeast rolls are the perfect addition to any meal - bringing any weeknight meal to special occasion status.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons (35 g) shortening
  • 3 tablespoons (36 g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) kosher salt
  • 1 package (7 g) active dry yeast
  • 1 (50 g) egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (227 g) hot water

For the top:

  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter softened or melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly grease cast iron skillet.
  • In a large bowl, mix all roll ingredients until lightly combined.
  • Pour dough out onto a lightly greased surface and bring together to cut into individual rolls.
  • Place rolls into skillet and allow to rise until doubled in size.
  • Gently spread with softened butter or pour melted butter on top of the rolls.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a roll comes out clean. Serve warm.

Notes

Prep time includes estimated time for rising.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg

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