**Brown and Serve Rolls: A Versatile Bread for Any Occasion**
Brown and serve rolls, also known as freezer rolls, are a baker's secret weapon. These partially baked rolls are incredibly versatile and can be easily customized to fit any meal or occasion. Whether you prefer a classic dinner roll, a savory garlic knot, or a sweet cinnamon bun, there's a brown and serve roll recipe for you. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a batch of golden-brown, fluffy rolls that are sure to impress your family and friends.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Brown and Serve Rolls:** This basic recipe yields soft and fluffy rolls that are perfect for everyday meals.
2. **Garlic Knots:** These savory rolls are coated in garlic butter and baked until golden brown. They're perfect for parties and potlucks.
3. **Cheesy Garlic Rolls:** Take your garlic knots to the next level with the addition of melted cheese. These rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone.
4. **Cinnamon Rolls:** These sweet rolls are filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze. They're a classic breakfast treat that can also be enjoyed as a dessert.
5. **Orange Rolls:** These rolls are filled with a sweet orange filling and topped with a glaze made from orange juice and powdered sugar. They're a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic cinnamon roll.
BROWN AND SERVE ROLLS
Make and share this Brown and Serve Rolls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by L DJ3309
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a large mixer bowl.
- Heat water, milk and butter until very warm (120 to 130F).
- Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture; beat until smooth, about 3 minutes on high speed with mixer.
- Gradually stir in more flour to make a soft dough.
- Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic (5 to 8 minutes).
- Shape dough into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, and turn to oil top of dough.
- Cover; let rise in a warm place 30 to 45 minutes until double in bulk.
- Punch dough down, divide in half.
- Shape each half into rolls.
- Let rise in a warm place 30 to 45 minutes until double in bulk.
- Bake at 375' degrees F 20 to 25 minutes just until rolls begin to change color.
- Cool in pans 20 minutes.
- Finish cooling on wire racks.
- Place in plastic bags and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze.
- Before serving, place (thawed if frozen) rolls on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake 400' degrees F 10 to 12 minutes.
BROWN AND SERVE ROLLS (ABM)
These rolls are initially baked for only 5 minutes, then cooled and frozen. Whenever you want fresh rolls, pull out amount needed and bake - no thawing necessary. They will taste as delicious as though you just made them. Great make aheads for company dinners.
Provided by Marie
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 35m
Yield 18 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat egg in large measuring cup and add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid.
- Add liquid to breadmaker.
- Add remaining ingredients except cooking spray in order as suggested by your breadmaker.
- Select dough cycle.
- When cycle is complete, remove dough and place in large greased bowl and spray top with butter spray.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured board.
- Cut dough in half, then cut each half into 3 equal pieces.
- Cut each of these pieces into 3 equal pieces to make 18 pieces of dough.
- Lightly flour hands and roll each piece into a ball and place into muffin tins that have been sprayed with butter spray.
- Spray tops of rolls, cover and let stand for 30 minutes to rise until doubled.
- Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or just until they begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and cool in pans for a few minutes.
- Remove to racks to cool completely, then place on a tray and put in freezer until firm.
- Place in plastic freezer bags and freeze.
- To complete cooking, place as many frozen rolls as you need in muffin tins and bake at 400° until golden brown, about 6 or 7 minutes.
- Note: If you want to bake them immediately, bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips:
- To ensure your rolls are perfectly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- For a crispy crust, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter before baking.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar or honey in your glaze.
- For an extra special touch, sprinkle the tops of the rolls with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- To make ahead, assemble the rolls and freeze them unbaked. When you're ready to serve, thaw the rolls overnight in the refrigerator and then bake according to the recipe instructions.
Conclusion:
Brown and serve rolls are a quick and easy side dish that can be enjoyed with any meal. They're perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With their soft and fluffy texture, and a slightly crispy crust, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and versatile side dish, give brown and serve rolls a try!
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