After I posted a photo of my latest batch of hot rolls, I had several request for the recipe. So here goes:2 pkgs of dry yeast
1/2 c warm water
2 tsp salt
1 stick of butter or margarine
1 c milk
1/2 c sugar
3 eggs, beaten
5 -6 cups flour
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Give it some time to activate. Add salt.
In a microwave proof measuring cup, measure the milk. Add the stick of butter.
Microwave for about 80 - 90 seconds. Add sugar and stir to dissolve.
Make sure the milk, butter, sugar mixture is warm but NOT HOT.
Add to the dissolved yeast. Add beaten eggs.
Add 2 cups of flour and stir to incorporate. Now, be patient and let it sit for a few minutes. You'll notice some lovely little bubbles starting to form.
Continue to add flour until you can work the dough into a ball.
Turn out onto a floured surface and knead the dough (at least 3 - 5 minutes). You may have to add more flour as you go. Work it sisters, get out some of those frustrations! This is good therapy!!
Spritz the mixing bowl with nonstick spray. Place kneaded dough back into the bowl, cover with a dishcloth and let it rise until doubled. You can put it in a slightly warm oven if you'd like to help it along.
After dough has doubled in size, punch it down. Wait a few minutes. Make into whatever shaped rolls you like best. Let rise again. And then bake at 350' for about 12 minutes (until slightly brown). I like to butter the tops of mine after they come out of the oven. Enjoy!!
Don't get overwhelmed. Try this out when you aren't rushed. Realize it may flop the first time, but that's ok, you'll get the hang of it.
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I've been making yeast bread since I was a little bitty thing. My Grandma Clark and my Great-Grandma Vash taught my sister and I. We watched and practiced with our own little bowls of dough. One of the nicest things that my Grandma Mother ever said to me was, "You have my mother's hands for making dough, you have your Great-Grandma's hands." What a huge compliment from a lady that could whip out all kinds of pies, cakes, and cookies...but rarely breads.
Even better yet: grab someone you love and make a batch of these together. :)
