In the realm of Southern cuisine, cornmeal rolls stand as a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage. These delectable delights, often associated with family gatherings and special occasions, have been passed down through generations, embodying the warmth and hospitality of the South. With their golden-brown crust, soft and fluffy interior, and a hint of sweetness, cornmeal rolls are a true delight for the senses. In this article, we present a collection of three unique cornmeal roll recipes, each with its own distinct flavor and texture. From the classic Grandma Peggy's Cornmeal Rolls, with their old-fashioned charm, to the savory Bacon and Chive Cornmeal Rolls, bursting with smoky bacon and fresh chives, and the decadent Sweet Potato Cornmeal Rolls, infused with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, these recipes offer a tantalizing journey through the diverse world of cornmeal rolls. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you step-by-step in creating these Southern delicacies, sure to impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRANDMA BLAIR'S PECAN CARAMEL ROLLS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast with the warm water. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, salt, 2 tablespoons margarine, egg, and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. With spoon or hand, work in enough remaining flour until the dough is easy to handle (if it becomes too sticky, dampen your hands with cold water). Place in a greased bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight (or, up to 4 to 5 days).
- Combine melted margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup and pecan halves. Pour into greased oblong 9 by 13-inch pan. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, and fresh ground cinnamon (sifted to take out the chunks). On floured board, roll out the dough into about a 9 by 15-inch shape. Spread sugar and cinnamon mix over the dough. Begin rolling the dough up tightly starting with the long side. Seal the edges when the dough is rolled. Cut into 1-inch slices and place in the 9 by 13-inch prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 1/2 hours). Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and IMMEDIATELY turn upside down onto a platter.
GRANDMA PEGGY'S FOCACCIA
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h25m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and mash into a creamy consistency; cover to keep warm.
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Stir in the sugar and set aside until the mixture blooms with a slightly foamy top, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the bread flour, semolina flour, mashed potatoes, olive oil, 4 teaspoons of the salt and 3 cups warm water to the large bowl with the yeast and mix with a wooden spoon until the ingredients come together into a soft, wet and uniform dough.
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Knead on low speed, gradually increasing the speed to medium, until the dough is firm and has a smooth consistency, 8 to 9 minutes. Kneed in 1 to 2 additional tablespoons flour if the dough doesn't appear firm and smooth. Place the dough in a large greased bowl, cover with a dish towel and let rise at room temperature in a dark area until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Evenly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and lightly stretch and press it towards the sides of the baking sheet until the dough is about 1/2 inch thick (it will not reach the sides). Let the dough sit for 10 minutes.
- Continue to stretch the dough to the sides of the baking sheet using your fingertips; this time it will reach the sides. Cover the dough again and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Dimple the focaccia all over using your fingertips. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the dough and arrange the cherry tomatoes over the top cut-side down. Garnish with the oregano and remaining sea salt.
- Bake until the focaccia is golden brown and a toothpick or knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Enjoy immediately or wrap it tightly and store on the countertop for up to 3 days.
BAYPORT BBQ SANDWICH ROLLS
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups water, the salt and yeast into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Set the mixer to low speed and add the flour gradually until fully incorporated. Increase the speed to medium until a ball of dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place the dough into an oiled tub, cover and proof for about 12 hours.
- Grease the pans with oil and then dust with cornmeal.
- Dump the dough onto a floured surface and cut into five 1-pound portions. Shape and place the loaves into the prepared pans, and then dust the tops of the loaves with more cornmeal. Cover the pans with a towel and proof for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the towels and bake the loaves for 15 minutes. Remove the bread from the pans and cool on a wire rack. Cut each loaf into thirds and then halve each portion for the buns.
GRANDMA'S YEAST ROLLS
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
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
GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED YEAST ROLLS
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
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'S CINNAMON ROLLS
The secret to these rolls is the brown sugar sauce they're baked in. I serve them as dinner rolls as well as for special breakfast treat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 15 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the remaining sugar and water, butter, egg, salt and 1-1/2 cups of 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, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. Combine filling ingredients; set aside. , Punch dough down and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15x8-in. rectangle; spread filling over dough. Roll up from the long side. Seal seam. Slice into 15 rolls; place with cut side down over topping. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; invert pan onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CORNMEAL ROLLS
Golden and buttery, these rolls have cornmeal flavor and a texture that goes perfectly with a hearty bowl of chili. —Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine 1-3/4 cups water, cornmeal, sugar, oil and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 9-11 minutes. Cool to 120°-130°. Place in a large bowl. Dissolve yeast in remaining water; add to cornmeal mixture. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. , Punch dough down. Shape into 24 balls. Place on greased baking sheets; brush with butter and sprinkle with cornmeal. Let rise, uncovered, until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
CORNMEAL DINNER ROLLS
A flavorful sidekick to chilies, soups, and stews, these biscuits can also stand alone with a simple pat of butter and drizzle of honey. -Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, butter, cornmeal and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Cool to 110° - 115°., In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cornmeal mixture, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 30 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Uncover rolls; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cornmeal. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANDMA MARY'S CORNMEAL PANCAKES
Make pancakes with cornmeal! It tastes amazing and was originally made by my great-grandma Mary who made them when she couldn't afford anything more than cornmeal.
Provided by JD Randall
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine sugar, 1/2 cup oil, and eggs in a bowl. Stir in flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup milk. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir to desired thickness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Working in batches, spoon 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the hot skillet; cook until bubbly on top and golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat to make remaining pancakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 432.4 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
CORNMEAL ROLLS
This dough is robust and versatile and also mass excellent sandwich bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 20 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place milk and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook the mixture, stirring, until cornmeal is thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
- In the detached bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together yeast, water, and brown sugar. Set aside until mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment. With the mixer on low speed, add cooled cornmeal mixture and 2 beaten eggs. Slowly add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead on medium-low speed until dough springs back when pressed with a finger, about 5 minutes. Brush a large mixing bowl with olive oil. Place dough in bowl; cover bowl with oiled plastic wrap. Set aside until doubled in size, about 3 hours.
- Sprinkle two 13-by-18-inch baking sheets with cornmeal. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Divide dough into 3-ounce portions. Roll each portion of dough into a ball. Place balls of dough 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Cover with oiled plastic wrap. Set aside to rise until dough does not spring back when pressed with a finger, about 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Brush the top of each roll with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with cornmeal. Using a sharp knife, cut two parallel slits in the top of each roll. Bake rolls until they are golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
GRANDMA MOOG'S QUICK AND EASY CINNAMON ROLLS
From the Penzey's Spices website. I was killing time at a bookstore recently and saw this recipe in a Penzey's cookbook. I want to try it because it doesn't have yeast in it.
Provided by hungrykitten
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 18 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Sift flour with salt, baking powder and sugar into a large mixing bowl, and make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs until well mixed, pour into the center of the dry ingredients, along with milk, pure vanilla extract, and butter, which should be melted and cooled slightly, so it is warm, not hot. Mix by hand with a wooden spoon, or on the lowest speed with a mixer.
- Once the dough is holding together, turn out onto a floured board, knead for 1 minute. This dough is easy to work with-if it seems sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour onto it as you work. Turn the dough over once or twice as you are kneading, then roll the dough out into a rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Shoot for about a 9" by 13" rectangle, just like a baking pan, but don't worry if it is a bit bigger or smaller.
- Combine the filling ingredients, mixing well in a small bowl, then spread onto the dough using a flexible spatula, the back of a spoon or a pastry brush, smoothing out from the middle to 1/2 inch from the edge. Roll the dough up into a jellyroll from the long side, and, using a sharp knife, cut the dough as evenly as possible into 18 pieces.
- Mix the topping together in a small bowl. Use spray oil to grease a muffin pan, then divide the topping between 18 muffin tins. After dividing up the topping, place one piece of dough, cut side down, in each muffin tin, on top of the walnut mix. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the cinnamon rolls right away to cool, if some of the topping stays in the tin, just pull it out with a spoon and replace it on top of the muffin while it's still hot. Prepare the icing by whisking all the ingredients together while the rolls cool for at least 10 minutes,. Cinnamon Rolls look great served upside down or rightside up. Pick which you prefer, drizzle with icing and serve.
FLASH-FRIED LAKE PERCH ROLLED IN CORNMEAL
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in electric fryer or heavy pot to 350 degrees F. Season perch evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Place buttermilk and cornmeal separately into two shallow dishes. Dip perch first into buttermilk and immediately dredge in cornmeal. Shake off excess cornmeal. Flash-fry lake perch until crisp, golden and just cooked through.
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the rolls tough.
- If you don't have a baking stone, you can bake the rolls on a greased baking sheet.
- Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving so that they're easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Grandma Peggy's Cornmeal Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy crust and fluffy interior, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a simple yet satisfying bread recipe, give these cornmeal rolls a try!
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