Old fashioned southern rolls –Get ready to roll… literally! Today, we’re diving into the world of fluffy, mouthwatering old-school Southern yeast rolls. Prepare your taste buds for a buttery explosion that can only come from good old-fashioned cooking. Grab your apron, and let’s get started!
Feast Your Eyes!
First, let’s take a peek at what’s about to steal your heart (and stomach):
Ingredients
Before we embark on this doughy adventure, let’s gather the magical ingredients you’ll need:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Extra melted butter for brushing
Instructions
Time to unleash your inner baker! Follow these simple steps to create rolls that will have everyone reaching for seconds… or thirds:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Give it a good whisk to air it up – we like our rolls airy!
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Make sure it’s not too hot; you don’t want to scramble those eggs!
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add in the remaining flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Get ready to get your hands dirty!
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. It should feel like a baby’s bottom – super soft and smooth!
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1-2 hours. This is where the magic happens!
- Once risen, punch down the dough! Yes, you heard that right. Punch it down to release the air, then shape it into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, brush with melted butter, and let them rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Your kitchen will smell like heaven!
- Once out of the oven, brush ’em again with butter and let that gooey goodness soak in. Serve warm and relish the smiles on everyone’s faces!
And there you have it: old-school Southern yeast rolls that will make your dinner parties legendary! Go ahead, show off your baking skills and watch them disappear faster than you can say, “Yum!” Enjoy!