Best Rolls Ever

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A yeast-roll recipe which uses self-rising flour for the most airy, delicious rolls ever! Note: the secret to these light and airy rolls is NOT punching down the dough and NOT kneading it, plus the added lift the self-rising flour gives.

Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 big rolls (approximately)

Best Rolls Ever

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

½ cup water

1 teaspoon white sugar

3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

7 ½ cups self-rising flour

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Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl place 2 cups water and butter or margarine. Microwave about 2 minutes.

Step 2

In another bowl mix 1 cup sugar and eggs.

Step 3

In a separate cup microwave 1/2 cup water for 30 seconds. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and dissolve yeast in this.

Step 4

Mix butter water and sugar and eggs mixture together; add salt. Mix in yeast water. Stir in 7 to 7 1/2 cups flour. Mix well and let rise in the refrigerator overnight covered.

Step 5

When ready to use dump onto floured surface (DO NOT PUNCH DOWN!) and let warm to room temperature. LIGHTLY KNEAD! Only work in enough extra flour to handle.

Step 6

Shape into rolls and place on greased sheet(s). Let rest 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (205 degrees C) oven until tops are golden. Brush with oil or butter immediately out of the oven.

Nutritional Information

Best Rolls Ever

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 247.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.8g 10%

Carbohydrates: 37.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 8.6g

Fat: 8.5g 13%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 25%

Cholesterol: 35.8mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 256.7IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Folate: 99.3mcg 25%

Calcium: 138mg 14%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 9.2mg 3%

Potassium: 74.2mg 2%

Sodium: 654.5mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 76.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.