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Make-Ahead Butterhorns

Delightful rolls that are soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich buttery flavor, perfect for family dinners or breakfast.

  • Total Time: 195 minutes
  • Yield: 32 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup warm water (110 to 115°F)
  • 2 cups warm 2 percent milk (110 to 115°F)
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 9 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
  2. Add warm milk, shortening, sugar, eggs, salt, and 4 cups of flour. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Add enough flour to form a soft dough.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  6. Punch the dough down and divide it into 4 equal parts.
  7. Roll each part into a 9-inch circle and brush with melted butter.
  8. Cut each circle into 8 wedges and roll each wedge from the wide edge to the tip.
  9. Place the rolls tip down on baking sheets and freeze.
  10. Transfer frozen rolls to airtight containers for freezing.
  11. To use, arrange frozen rolls on greased baking sheets, cover with greased plastic wrap, and thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  12. Preheat the oven to 375°F, let the rolls rise until doubled, about 1 hour, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  13. If baking without freezing, let them rise for 45 minutes and bake at 350°F until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.

Notes

These rolls can be frozen for up to three months. Just thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 180 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: butterhorns, rolls, make-ahead, baking, bread