Best 8 Grandma Nashs Hot Rolls Recipes

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Homemade hot rolls are a delightful treat that can elevate any meal. With their soft and fluffy texture, they are perfect for sopping up gravy, enhancing the flavors of your favorite dishes. These hot rolls are a labor of love, but the result is a warm and comforting bread that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply want to enjoy a delicious homemade meal, these hot rolls are sure to be a hit.

This article features two recipes for hot rolls: Grandma Nash's Hot Rolls and Buttermilk Hot Rolls. Grandma Nash's Hot Rolls are a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. These rolls are made with simple ingredients and have a slightly sweet flavor. The Buttermilk Hot Rolls are a variation on the classic recipe, using buttermilk instead of water for a tangy flavor. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in delicious, fluffy hot rolls that are perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED YEAST ROLLS



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This recipe is one of our family traditions. We don't know how old it is, but it is at least Depression Era (no milk, no eggs). It was handed down from my Grandma Pearl Nash. She never wrote down the recipe, always measured by memory and her hands. She developed breast cancer in the early 60's and shortly before she died. My Daddy asked her to measure out all the ingredients so the recipe would not be lost. He carried her into the kitchen, where she carefully placed the ingredients on newsprint paper. My mama (who my kids called Tutu) shifted the ingredients into measuring cups and spoons to record the amounts.

Provided by Asgard Ranch

Categories     Roll and Bun Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups warm water
1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
¾ cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
7 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Stir in sugar and salt until you see foam rising. Add 3 cups flour and 3/4 cup shortening; mix with the dough hook until the mixture is the consistency of a thick pancake batter.
  • Fill a pot with hot (not boiling) water.
  • Remove the mixer bowl and cover it with plastic wrap and a towel. Place the bowl over the pot of hot water, making sure the bottom does not touch the water. Let rise until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Place the bowl back on your stand mixer and gradually mix in remaining 4 cups flour until dough is smooth and elastic; you may need to add up to 1 additional cup.
  • Heavily grease two 9x13-inch pans with shortening.
  • Divide dough into 24 balls. Place 12 balls into each of the prepared pans; cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour; balls will start out at about 1 1/2 inches in diameter but will rise and touch the sides of the pans.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush melted butter over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 272.3 mg

GRANDMA NASH'S HOT ROLLS



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My Grandma Nash used to make these rolls for each meal. However, nothing was measured with a cup or measuring spoon and nothing was written down. When she was ill with cancer, back in the early 60's, my dad carried his mother to the kitchen and had her scoop out all the ingredients. My mom carefully measured everything out so...

Provided by Robin Wellhouse

Categories     Other Breads

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 c very warm water
2 Tbsp (or 2 packets) active dry yeast
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp (heaping) of salt
3/4 c shortening
7 - 8 c all purpose flour (divided - 3 c initially, then 4 - 5 later)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Add sugar, salt, shortening & 3 cups of flour. Mix until pancake batter consistency (it will look chunky, because the Crisco will not be completely melted). Cover with plastic wrap & set on top of pan ½ filled with hot (not boiling) water. Cover with towel & let rise until double in a warm area (about 30 - 45 minutes).
  • 2. When doubled, stir in remaining flour & knead until smooth & elastic. Dough will be soft & slightly sticky. Divide into 24 parts & form balls of dough. Place in two 9X13 pans, cover again with plastic wrap and a towel, let rise an additional 30 to 45 minutes or until doubled.
  • 3. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter or margarine.

HOMEMADE HOT ROLLS



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We have a small close-knit community, so when someone dies, the women get together and prepare dinner for the family. I had taken food to one of these dinners, and helped served. I was lucky enough to get in line before the hot rolls were all gone. They were DELICIOUS! I asked who made them, and found out it was a woman by the name of Alice Ash. I asked her for the recipe, but she didn't have the recipe with her. A few days later, I received the recipe from my mom, who'd gotten it from her neighbor. Alice had given it to the neighbor, to give to my mom, to give to me! That's small town networking!

Provided by H. Cato

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 24 Or one 9x13 1/2-inch baking pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
2 cups water
4 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 cups well sifted flour (sift an additional 2 cups or so to knead with when ready to place in pan)
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
4 tablespoons soft shortening

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Stir sugar, salt, and half of the flour into the yeast mixture.
  • Beat in the eggs and shortening.
  • Add the remaining flour and beat until smooth.
  • Scrape down the sides of bowl, and cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place, until doubled in bulk (approx. 30 minutes).
  • Stir down the dough.
  • Add more sifted flour until it can be worked with hands (just add gradually until it feels right).
  • Knead a few times, not a lot; just get it worked in and ready to pinch off into rolls.
  • Pinch the rolls off (medium sized), and place in a greased pan.
  • It may take two pans; one small, and one larger, for all the dough.
  • You can also make loaves of bread out of it.
  • Allow it to rise again, until doubled in bulk.
  • Bake at 375-400 for 15-20 minutes .
  • When done, brush with butter (while hot).
  • Note: You can also use this recipe to make bread loaves (it should make 2 loaves in traditional bread pans), or cinnamon rolls.
  • For the cinnamon rolls, roll the dough out, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, and roll up like a jelly roll.
  • Slice off, place in a baking pan, and bake at the same temperature as the rolls, until done.
  • Coat with frosting made with powdered sugar, milk, and a dash of vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 200.8, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.2

GRANDMA'S YEAST ROLLS



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I have adapted these yeast rolls from my grandmother's yeast bread recipe. I have increased the sugar to create a little sweeter roll than Grandma used to make and replaced her refrigerated cake yeast with dried (easier availability). They are delicious served with Danish Lurpak® butter (it's a little tangy, just like Grandma's)! Rolls can be made the night before and reheated, covered in foil, at 300 degrees F for about ten minutes.

Provided by Dotty Snyder Grohman

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar, divided
1 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 ½ (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
6 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur®), or as needed
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup lard, melted

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar into the water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water; let stand 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, the remaining sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Once the yeast has foamed, stir the melted lard into the yeast, then stir the yeast mixture into the flour until a sticky dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. You may need to add additional flour to keep the dough from sticking. Once elastic, cover the dough with the mixing bowl, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with lard.
  • Cut the dough into three equal sections, then cut each section into 8 pieces. Form into balls and place into the prepared baking dish in 6 rows of 4. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped, about 1 hour. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 195.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SCHOOL CAFETERIA HOT ROLLS



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Recipe for hot rolls (from school food service 1968-1990).

Provided by Trampisjr

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 2h55m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm water
6 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup melted shortening
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl. Let stand until yeast is frothy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add shortening and eggs; beat for 2 minutes more. Slowly add remaining flour and mix well. Let dough rise in a warm place, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 42 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Let rolls rise in a warm spot, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently brush tops with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GRANDMA RITA'S SOFT BUTTER ROLLS



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Want a roll that stays soft for days? Try these fluffy, soft rolls made with butter and love. This is my Grandma's recipe. The rolls are quick to rise due to the two packages of yeast. A special thanks to Baking Nana for writing the directions that are clear and easy to follow.

Provided by Lela

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 1h55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 ½ cups bread flour, divided, or as needed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed, for dusting

Steps:

  • Pour milk into a glass 2-cup measuring cup and heat in the microwave until it starts to boil and climb the sides, about 1 minute. Add butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt to the scalded milk; set aside to cool until it gets below 110 degrees F (45 degrees C).
  • Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour milk mixture into the yeast mixture; add 2 cups bread flour and egg. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the dough is smooth and a little tacky.
  • Turn dough out onto a sheet of flour-dusted waxed paper and lightly knead to pull dough together; shape into a ball. Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide dough into thirds. Break each third into six evenly sized balls and arrange onto prepared baking sheet. Cover balls with a towel to rise further for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 156.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GRANDMA'S YEAST ROLLS



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My grandmother use to make these rolls for family get-togethers and holidays. The applesauce adds so much flavor. -Nancy Spoth, Festus, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large egg whites, room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, applesauce, egg whites, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes (dough will be slightly sticky). Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each portion into an 8-in. rope; tie into a knot. Place on 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.Bake at 375° until golden brown, 12-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GRANNY'S HOT BUTTERY ROLLS



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This icebox dough requires no kneading,and can be made up to 4 days ahead.Just take it out of the refrigerator,let rise and bake for perfect rolls every time. I have enjoyed these rolls for more than 30+ years.I do hope you'll enjoy the too.

Provided by marty olguin

Categories     Other Breads

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c warm water (105 f--115 f )
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 c butter, melted (1 stick)
1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp salt
4- 4 1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
additional melted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the warm water and the yeast in a large bowl.Let mixture stand until yeast is foamy,about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in butter,sugar,eggs,and salt.Beat in flour,1 cup at a time,until dough is too stiff to mix(some flour may not be needed).Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 4 days.
  • 3. Grease a 13in by 9in baking pan.Turn the chilled dough out onto a lightly floured board.Divide dough into 24 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth round ball;place balls in even rows in the the prepared pan. Cover and let dough balls rise until doubled in volume,about 1 hour.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 15-20 mins. Brush warm rolls with melted butter,if desired. Break rolls apart to serve.
  • 5. helpful hints* *in this recipe,don't use quick rising dry yeast,since it is designed to raise breads quickly. *before adding the yeast mixture,use an instant read thermometer to check temperature of water.

Tips:

  • Ensure Accurate Measurements: Precise measurements of ingredients are crucial for successful baking. Use standard measuring cups and spoons or a kitchen scale for precise results.
  • Activate Yeast Properly: If using active dry yeast, activate it in warm water with a pinch of sugar before adding it to the dough. This step ensures that the yeast is active and will help the dough rise properly.
  • Knead Dough Thoroughly: Kneading the dough helps develop the gluten, resulting in a smooth and elastic texture. Knead for the recommended time specified in the recipe to achieve the desired texture.
  • Proof Dough in a Warm Place: Choose a warm spot in your kitchen, such as near a stove or in a warm oven, to proof the dough. This helps the dough rise properly and become fluffy.
  • Brush Rolls with Butter: Before baking, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter. This adds flavor and creates a golden brown crust.
  • Bake Rolls to Perfection: Bake the rolls at the recommended temperature and for the specified time. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don't overcook and become dry.

Conclusion:

Grandma Nash's Hot Rolls are a delightful treat that combines simple ingredients with traditional baking techniques. By following the tips and carefully measuring ingredients, you'll create soft, fluffy, and flavorful rolls that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe is a wonderful addition to your baking repertoire. Enjoy these hot rolls fresh out of the oven with your favorite accompaniments for a truly satisfying meal.

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