Grandma Barker's Yeast Rolls are a family favorite recipe that has been passed down for generations. The rolls are light and fluffy, with a hint of sweetness. They are perfect for any occasion, from holiday meals to casual get-togethers.
POUR BOILING WATER OVER MILK POWDER AND SALT IN A BOWL.
WHISK UNTILSMOOTH.
MIX IN SUGAR AND BUTTER.
COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE.
SPRINKLE YEAST OVER WARM WATER IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL.
BEAT IN 1 CUPFLOUR.
COVER AND LET STAND FOR 15 MINUTES.
ADD THE COOLED MILK TO THE YEAST MIXTURE.
BEAT IN BY HAND ENOUGH FLOUR TOMAKE A SOFT DOUGH.
ADD FLOUR 1 CUP AT A TIME.
TURN DOUGH OUT ONTO A FLOURED SURFACE AND KNEAD BRISKLY FOR 3 MINUTES.
SHAPE DOUGH INTO A BALL AND PLACE IN A WELL BUTTERED BOWL.
TURN DOUGHTO COAT ALL SIDES AND COVER WITH CLOTH.
LET RISE IN A WARM PLACE UNTILDOUBLED IN SIZE.
PUNCH DOUGH DOWN AND KNEAD ON A FLOURED SURFACE FOR3 MINUTES.
LET RISE AGAIN UNTIL DOUBLED IN BULK.
PUNCH DOWN.
ROLL OUT DOUGH ON FLOURED SURFACE TO 1/2 THICKNESS.
CUT WITH BISCUITCUTTER AND PLACE ROUNDS ON UNGREASED COOKIE SHEETS, 1 1/2 APART.
COVER WITH A CLOTH AND LET RISE IN A WARM PLACE UNTIL DOUBLED IN BULK.
NEAR THE END OF RISING, PREHEAT OVEN TO 3750F.
PLACE ROLLS IN OVEN ANDBAKE FOR 12 TO 15 MINUTES.
NOTE: ROLLS ARE ABOUT 127 CALORIES EACH AND COST ABOUT $0.
68 PER DOZEN.