Moms Yeast Rolls Recipes

GRANDMA'S YEAST ROLLS

Steps:

• Dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar into the water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water; let stand 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, the remaining sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Once the yeast has foamed, stir the melted lard into the yeast, then stir the yeast mixture into the flour until a sticky dough forms.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. You may need to add additional flour to keep the dough from sticking. Once elastic, cover the dough with the mixing bowl, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with lard.
• Cut the dough into three equal sections, then cut each section into 8 pieces. Form into balls and place into the prepared baking dish in 6 rows of 4. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped, about 1 hour. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before eating.

ANGIE'S PERFECT DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• Pour milk into a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle yeast over the surface. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Beat in the sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup butter, and salt; blend thoroughly. Gradually stir in the flour to make a soft dough. Cover bowl, and set in a warm place until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
• Punch down the dough, cover the bowl, and allow to rise again. Repeat this step two more times.
• Break off 2 to 3 inch size pieces of dough, roll lightly into round shape, and place in prepared baking dish, edges touching. Repeat to make 36 dough balls. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops turn golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. When rolls are finished baking, drizzle melted butter over the top, and serve warm.

MOM'S CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• Add the yeast to the warm water. Let sit while preparing rolls. Put a little sugar in the mixture to feed the yeast. It should rise.
• Scald milk; add shortening.
• Add sugar and salt and cool to tepid.
• Add beaten egg and yeast.
• Add flour 1 cup at a time beating after each addition. Add 4 cups flour. Dough will be soft but firm enough to handle. Add more flour a little at a time until you can handle the dough.
• Knead on a floured surface until elastic and smooth.
• Place in an oiled bowl and let rise 1-1/2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
• Press dough down and divide into workable sections.
• Roll out into a rectangle.
• Cover with melted or softened butter.
• Mix cinnamon and brown sugar and spread over melted butter generously.
• Roll up jellyroll style and pinch ends to seal.
• Cut into slices 1 inch thick (I use dental floss to slice evenly).
• Place in greased pan leaving space to rise. Let rise until doubled.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly brown.
• For the Frosting:
• Beat powdered sugar, melted butter and vanilla together, adding milk or cream to make a thick consistency.
• Spread over warm rolls to let frosting melt.