Crusty Rolls Recipe
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Crusty Rolls

By: Charles Steersk  
"THANKS to Clancy Strock's article mentioning Milwaukee bakeries in a past Reminisce, I was reminded that I, too, missed those hard-to-find, airy, crispy rolls! Years ago, I begged family members living in Chicago to try to find the recipe. My sister-in-law sent me a handwritten recipe, and now I can make these rolls for myself. -Charles Steers, Anaheim, California"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • Cornmeal

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Add egg whites; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes (dough will be stiff). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; divide into 24 pieces and shape into balls. Sprinkle greased baking sheets with cornmeal. Place rolls 2 in. apart on baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Place a large shallow pan filled with boiling water on lowest rack in oven. Bake rolls on middle rack at 425 degrees F for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown.

Footnotes

  • Nutrition Facts: One roll equals 90 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO 
Charles, I would say your sis-in-law did you a tremendous favor in sending this recipe,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by miki 
Just came out of the oven 10 min. ago and are still warm. I couldn't wait to try these so we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by betty 
well charles,u did it this time. i have been looking for this exact roll. i tried other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by gabbyD 
I used this recipe to make Pepperoni Rolls for my family. I made 8 individual rolls. My family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by CHEFWANDA 
This was only my second time making bread which may have contributed to how they turned out. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by Kayla 
I made these the other day, they were good but not great. Seemed like there wasnt much flavor.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by KATEFOODFUN 
Really good rolls. I loved it! MORE

 
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