In the realm of quick and versatile doughs, refrigerator rolls reign supreme. These fluffy, soft rolls can be transformed into a variety of delectable treats, from classic dinner rolls to sweet cinnamon buns. With their ability to be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake, refrigerator rolls are a lifesaver for busy home bakers. Discover the magic of three versatile refrigerator roll recipes that cater to your every craving. From savory everything bagel rolls bursting with flavor to irresistible cheesy garlic knots that are perfect for parties, these recipes offer a delightful range of options.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY REFRIGERATOR YEAST ROLLS
Quick and easy make ahead yeast bread. Can also make cinnamon rolls from this recipe.
Provided by TERESAJANE
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 23h20m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat margarine and water over low heat. When margarine has melted, remove pan from heat and stir in salt and 1/4 cup sugar.
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/4 cup sugar in 1 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture and margarine mixture. Stir in beaten eggs and 2 cups self-rising flour. Beat in remaining flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until a stiff dough is formed. Divide dough into two pieces and place each piece in a well oiled freezer bag. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
- Remove dough from refrigerator. Pull off pieces of dough and form into 2 inch diameter balls. Place in lightly oiled baking pans so that edges of balls are just touching. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake dough balls 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 862.7 mg, Sugar 7 g
GRANNY FOSTER'S REFRIGERATOR ROLLS
Sara Foster uses this dough to create a variety of sweet breakfast pastries, including sticky orange-coconut pinwheels and killer pecan sticky buns.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes about 2 dozen 2 1/2-inch rolls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl; stir to combine. Let stand in a warm place until small bubbles form on the surface, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat milk, 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar in a small saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved and butter has melted. Be sure not to let the mixture become hotter than 115 degrees. or it will kill the yeast. Remove from heat, and pour into a large bowl; add the yeast mixture. Stir until combined. Add 6 cups flour, and stir until mixture forms a soft dough. It may be necessary to add the remaining 1/2 cup flour.
- Transfer mixture to a lightly floured work surface, and knead until the dough is smooth, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, and place dough in bowl. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes. At this point, dough may be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Allow dough to reach room temperature before proceeding with the recipe.
- Punch dough down, and divide equally in half. Place on a clean work surface, and cover loosely with a kitchen towel or inverted bowl. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter a baking sheet; set aside. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter; set aside.
- Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll out on a lightly floured work surface until 3/4 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out about 2 dozen rolls. Place rolls on prepared baking sheet, and let rise until rolls have doubled in size, 15 to 20 minutes. Brush tops lightly with melted butter. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATOR ROLLS
Homemade dinner rolls couldn't be tastier. Their buttery flavor makes them a heartwarming accompaniment to soups, salads and a variety of entrees.-Jennifer Kauffman Figueroa, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
WHOLE WHEAT REFRIGERATOR ROLLS
This roll recipe is easy and versatile. I like to mix up the dough beforehand and let it rise in the refrigerator. The rolls brown nicely and are wonderful served warm. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, egg, oil, salt and 3 cups all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in whole wheat flour and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make a soft dough. , Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled or cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch down dough; divide into 24 portions. Divide and shape each portion into three balls. Place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour for dough prepared the same day or 1-2 hours for refrigerated dough. , Bake at 375° until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, dough may be kept up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Punch down daily.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
REFRIGERATOR ROLLS
I use this dough as a substitute in recipes that call for frozen bread dough. I like to make things from scratch, including rolls.-Nick Welty, Smithville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add eggs, sugar, butter, salt and 3 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 2 days. , Punch dough down and divide in half; shape each portion into 12 rolls. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
REFRIGERATOR ROLLS
A great dinner roll. Or use this all purpose dough for cinnamon rolls, Swedish Tea Ring, or homemade "brown and serve" rolls. A keeper!
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 40m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water and set aside for 15 minutes or so.
- In a large bowl, add hot water and shortening. Let set until shortening melts.
- Add sugar and salt.
- Let cool until tepid.
- Add beaten eggs.
- Add two c.
- flour and mix well.
- Add yeast mixture.
- Stir and continue adding flour until a soft dough is formed
- Turn out on floured board and knead until the dough is pliable.
- Generously oil a large bowl and place dough in it.
- Turn dough in bowl until coated w/ oil.
- Cover w/ lid or heavy plate.
- Refrigerate overnight or for several hours.
- When ready to use, punch dough down.
- Turn out on floured board and halve dough.
- You may make several styles of rolls with this.
- Cloverleaf rolls: Cut dough halve into three equal pieces.
- Cut the three pieces into 24 equal pieces.
- You have 72 pieces of dough.
- Grease 2 muffin tins (makes 24 rolls).
- Work dough into floured balls.
- Place three in each muffin tin.
- Brush with melted butter and let raise until doubled.
- Cook at 350F for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.
- Brush w/ melted butter and serve.
- *These rolls may be made ahead, allowed to raise and frozen in muffin tins.
- Thaw for an hour and bake as usual.
- **These rolls may be cooked half way through, removed from oven, allowed to cool and are then frozen. When ready cook frozen for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Thus ...A homemade version of"brown and serve".
- ***Dough will keep in fridge for two days.
- Keep punching it down.
- ****Dough makes great cinnamon buns or try Swedish tea ring which is filled w/ fruit of choice and cinnamon.
Tips:
- Activate the yeast properly: Use warm water (105-115°F) and add a pinch of sugar to activate the yeast. This will help the dough rise properly.
- Use high-quality butter: The better the butter, the better the flavor of your rolls. Look for unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the rolls tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together, then knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The ideal temperature for rising dough is between 75-85°F. You can place the dough in a warm oven with the light on, or in a sunny spot in your kitchen.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Make sure there is enough space between the rolls so that they can rise and bake evenly.
- Bake the rolls until they are golden brown: The rolls are done baking when they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped.
Conclusion:
These three-in-one refrigerator rolls are a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used for a variety of occasions. They can be served as dinner rolls, slider buns, or even as a sweet treat with cinnamon sugar. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect refrigerator rolls every time.
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