Cornmeal Molasses Skillet Rolls Recipes

CORNMEAL MOLASSES SKILLET ROLLS

Steps:

• Place boiling water in small bowl. Slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly, until well mixed. Add molasses, 3 tablespoons butter and salt. Stir until butter is melted. Stir in egg; mix well. Set aside.
• Combine warm water and yeast in another small bowl. Stir until yeast is dissolved.
• Place flour in large bowl. Add cornmeal and yeast mixtures; stir until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto well-floured surface. Knead with well-floured hands until ball forms (1 to 2 minutes). (Dough will be sticky.) Cut dough into 16 pieces with sharp knife.
• Shape each piece of dough into ball with well-floured hands. Place balls into well greased 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch round baking pan. Cover; let rise in warm place until double in size (30 to 45 minutes).
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Bake rolls for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and rolls sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Serve warm.

CORNMEAL DINNER ROLLS

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.

CORNMEAL PAN ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan or two 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over rolls. Invert onto wire racks.

CORNMEAL YEAST ROLLS

Steps:

• Scald milk and let cool to 105-115°F.
• Combine cornmeal and 1 cup boiling water in large mixing bowl and allow to stand 10 minutes.
• In medium bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water, let stand 5 minutes.
• Add scalded milk,butter,sugar egg yolks,and salt to yeast mixture; blending well.
• gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (approx 5 minutes).
• Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover a allow to rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
• Punch dough down and allow to rise again until doubled.
• Shape into 2 1/2 inch balls,place on greased baking sheets or in greased muffin pans. Let rise in a warm place again for 1 hour or until doubled.
• Bake at 400°F 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

CORNMEAL ROLLS

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine 1 3/4 Cup warm water, cornmeal, sugar, oil, and salt.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils, about 10 minutes.
• Cool at room temperature to 120 degrees.
• Place in mixing bowl.
• Dissolve yeast in remaining warm water and add to cornmeal mixture.
• Add eggs and mix well.
• Add flour (may need additional) to make a soft dough.
• Turn onto floured board, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
• Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
• Punch dough down.
• Shape into 24 balls.
• Place on greased (or parchment lined) baking sheet.
• Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional cornmeal.
• Let dough balls rise, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from baking sheet and serve warm.
• Freeze any leftover rolls in an airtight container or freezer bag.
• To reheat, place frozen rolls in toaster oven at 300 degrees until warmed through, about 5-8 minutes.

SKILLET ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk, butter, sugar, salt, baking soda and egg. Beat until blended. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 5 minutes. Divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Grease a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place rolls in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Drizzle butter over rolls. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Remove from skillet to a wire rack to cool.