Best 5 Favorite Yeast Rolls Recipes

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**Indulge in the Warmth and Softness of Homemade Yeast Rolls: A Culinary Journey Through Different Recipes**

From the kitchens of home bakers to the heart of professional bakeries, the aroma of freshly baked yeast rolls is a universal symbol of comfort and delight. These soft, fluffy, and versatile rolls are a staple in many cultures, enjoyed as a side dish, a sandwich bread, or a sweet treat. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore a collection of yeast roll recipes, each offering a unique taste and texture to satisfy every palate. From classic dinner rolls to creative variations infused with herbs, cheese, or even chocolate, these recipes will guide you through the art of creating perfect yeast rolls that will elevate your meals and impress your loved ones. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking journey, let's dive into the world of yeast rolls and discover the joy of homemade goodness.

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FAVORITE REFRIGERATOR YEAST ROLLS



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These versatile rolls are so well liked they are requested at family dinners and get togethers.

Provided by Karen Caudle @klc

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package(s) active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)
1 cup(s) warm water
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
2 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine, melted
2 - eggs, lightly beaten
4-4 1/2 cup(s) flour
- additional melted butter

Steps:

  • Place warm water in large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved. Add sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Place in a greased bowl turning to grease top. Cover tightly with plactic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled - 4 to 5 hours or up to 4 days.
  • Pan Rolls: Remove 1/2 of the dough from refrigerator. Divide into 10 equal pieces. Using floured hands, form into round balls. Place in a greased 8-inch round pan. Cover, let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in size, about 50 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until done. Brush tops with melted butter, remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
  • Crescent Rolls: Remove 1/2 of the dough from refrigerator. Roll out on lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Brush with melted butter and cut into 8 wedge shaped pieces. Roll up from wide ends to make crescent shapes, place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in size, about 50 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until done. Brush with melted butter, remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
  • Cinnamon Rolls Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, set aside. Remove 1/2 the dough from refrigerator. Roll out on lightly floured surface to a 12x15-inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tbsp. melted butter, sprinkle with reserved sugar cinnamon mixture.. Roll up from long sides as for jelly roll, pinch seam and ends to seal. Cut into 9 1/2-inch pieces; place in a greased 8-inch square pan. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 50 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until done. Cool 5 minutes in pan; remove rolls to wire rack to complete cooling. Top with glaze if desired.

CLASSIC DINNER ROLLS



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Who can resist warm yeast rolls, fresh from the oven?

Provided by Fleischmann's Yeast

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine

Steps:

  • Combine 3/4 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F). Add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1/4 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls. Place in greased 8-inch round pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 20 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; brush with additional melted butter, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 115.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

HONEY-WHEAT YEAST ROLLS



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Serve your family with these tasty wheat yeast rolls that are flavored with honey.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
2 to 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 package regular active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, 1 cup of the all-purpose flour, the salt and yeast. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water and 6 tablespoons each of the honey and butter until very warm (120°F to 130°F). Beat warm liquid and egg into flour mixture with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Beat in remaining 1 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour until soft, smooth dough forms (dough will be sticky). Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Lightly grease 12 regular-size muffin cups with butter. Place dough on floured work surface; gently push fist into dough to deflate. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; divide each into 3 portions. Shape each portion into a ball, pulling edges under to make a smooth top. Place 3 balls, smooth side up, in each muffin cup. Cover; let rise in warm (80°F to 85°F) place 45 minutes to 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover dough; bake 18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons each honey and butter until melted. Brush over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 272 mg

FAVORITE YEAST ROLLS



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These golden brown rolls are light and tender...and easy to make. To cut out the biscuits, we use the top of a drinking glass, and they turn out just fine. I like them warm with lots of butter.-Emma Rea, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 10.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and butter; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll dough to 3/8-in. thickness; cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Bake at 375° for 11-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5 mg cholesterol, Sodium 109 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 2 g protein.

QUICK YEAST ROLLS



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This easy yeast roll recipe was given to me by my Great, Great Grandmother. I used it a couple of years ago in our state fair and received first place.

Provided by DCASH30526

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup hot water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the shortening, sugar, and hot water. Allow to cool until lukewarm, and mix in the yeast until dissolved. Mix in the egg, salt, and flour. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
  • Grease 8 muffin cups. Divide the dough into the prepared muffin cups, and allow to rise again until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 301.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • Activate the yeast properly: To ensure your yeast is active and ready to use, follow the instructions on the package. Typically, this involves mixing the yeast with warm water (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C) and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy or bubbly.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients, especially the yeast, are crucial for successful yeast rolls. Make sure your yeast is not expired, and use fresh milk, eggs, and butter for the best results.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough helps develop the gluten network, which gives the rolls their structure and texture. Knead the dough for at least 5-7 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The rising process allows the yeast to ferment and produce carbon dioxide, which makes the rolls light and fluffy. Place the dough in a warm, draft-free location, such as a turned-off oven with a light on or a warm corner of your kitchen.
  • Bake the rolls until golden brown: Bake the rolls in a preheated oven until they reach an internal temperature of 190°F or 88°C, or until they are golden brown on top. This ensures that the rolls are cooked through and have a slightly crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Making yeast rolls from scratch is a rewarding and satisfying experience. With the right ingredients, proper techniques, and a little patience, you can create delicious, soft, and fluffy rolls that will impress your family and friends. Remember to activate the yeast properly, use fresh ingredients, knead the dough thoroughly, let it rise in a warm place, and bake until golden brown. With practice, you'll master the art of making homemade yeast rolls that are perfect for any occasion.

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