Featherbed Rolls Farmers Almanac Recipes

FEATHERLIGHT ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (mixture will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 portions. Divide each portion into three pieces; shape each into a ball. Place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-3/4 hours. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

FEATHER BED ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a couple of 12-count muffin tins.
• Combine yeast and water in a large mixing bowl and let it sit a few minutes to dissolve.
• Add sugar, salt and egg.
• Add flour gradually and beat well.
• Add butter.
• Fill greased muffin tins half full.
• Let rise in a warm place uncovered until level with the top of the pans (although I admit to having loosely covered mine sometimes).
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• The last time I made these I think I got 18 roll/muffins.
• Your yield will, of course, vary depending on how much batter you put in each section of the muffin pan.