Self-Rising Flour Yeast Rolls Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 c. lowfat milk, scalded
- 1 c. warm water
- 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 med. large eggs
- 1 1/4 ounce pkg. dry yeast
- 6 c. Southern Biscuit self-rising flour
Directions
- 1. Dissolve the yeast in 3 tbsp of warm water and set aside.2. Beat the large eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
- 3. Heat the shortening in a small saucepan on low heat and set aside.
- 4. In large bowl, put together the lowfat milk, water, shortening, sugar and mix well.
- 5. Allow to cool till lukewarm.
- 6. Add in large eggs and yeast, and mix well again.
- 7. Slowly add in the flour to the liquid mix and mix thoroughly. The mix will be somewhat loose and spongy.
- 8. Leaving the dough in the bowl, cover with a cloth, allow the dough to rise at room temperature.
- 9. When the dough has doubled in size, remove the dough from the bowl. Beat the dough down to its original size, then return the dough to its bowl.
- 10. Cover the dough again with a cloth, and chill for at least 4 hrs, or possibly preferably overnight.
- 11. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and transfer it onto a floured smooth surface.
- 12. Knead the dough till smooth.
- 13. Divide the dough piece in half.
- 14. Make sure you have floured your rolling surface and your rolling pin. Working with 1/2 of the dough at a time, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- 15. Cut the dough into 2 inch circles, exactly as you would a biscuit.
- 16. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter.
- 17. Fold the rolls in half (semicircles) and pinch them closed.
- 18. Again brush the tops with butter.
- 19. Transfer the rolls onto a lightly greased baking pan, and cover. Allow the rolls to rise till their size has doubled.
- 20. While the rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- 21. Bake the rolls at 400 degrees for 8 to 12 min, or possibly till golden.
- 22. If you would like to store some rolls in your freezer, bake the rolls for only 5 to 6 min at 400 degrees, allow to cool, then wrap, and place in the freezer compartment.
- 23. When ready to use, bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 6 min, or possibly till golden.
- 24. This recipe will yield 3 to 4 dozen rolls.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 132g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 268 | |
| Calories from Fat 168 | 63% |
| Total Fat 19.03g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4.66g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium 197mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 21.05g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 18.87g | 13% |
| Protein 5.26g | 8% |
