Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups very warm water
- 2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
- 2 Tbsp dry instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup shortening, butter, or margarine
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine warm water and milk powder in a large mixing bowl, stirring until dissolved.
- Add yeast and let it proof for a minute or two.
- Add sugar, salt, shortening, egg, and 2 cups of flour to the mixture and whisk well.
- Mix on low speed with a dough hook for 2-3 minutes, adding another 2 cups of flour.
- Add 1 cup more flour and mix again.
- If necessary, incorporate the remaining 1/2 cup flour until the dough is soft, not sticky or stiff.
- Spray the bowl and dough with non-stick spray to prevent drying and cover with plastic wrap or a towel; let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle.
- Brush melted butter over the rectangle, then cut into rolls measuring 2-1/2 inches by 4 inches, flipping them with the butter inside.
- Place rolls on a greased baking pan, leaving space between them.
- Optionally, cover and refrigerate for up to 18 hours.
- Let the rolls rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter immediately upon removal from the oven.
Notes
For a healthier version, use less butter and smaller roll sizes. You can add Greek yogurt for more protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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