School Lunchroom Cafeteria Rolls Recipe
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School Lunchroom Cafeteria Rolls

By: MOMMY2THREEANGELS  
"These rolls are JUST like the ones the cafeteria ladies make in the school lunch rooms! My 8 year old daughter loves the cafeteria rolls and said my recipe was even better! You can't mess these up! They are super easy and everyone will want the recipe! We eat the leftovers for breakfast or put cheese and turkey in warmed rolls for a quick lunch!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 57 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 45 rolls
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 10 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the warm water and 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let it stand for about 10 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
  2. Mix the milk, eggs and salt into the yeast. Measure the flour into a separate bowl, add 2/3 cup sugar, and crumble the shortening into it using your fingers until it is barely noticeable. Gradually stir the flour into the wet ingredients. Mix using a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and starts to form a ball around the spoon. Cover with a hot wet towel that has been wrung out, and set in a warm place to rise until double in bulk. This should take about 45 minutes.
  3. When the dough has risen, pour the melted butter over it, and knead for about 2 minutes. Let the dough rest for a few minutes, then roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1 inch thick. Use a knife to cut into 2 inch squares. Roll squares into balls, and place into greased round pans, spacing about 1 inch apart. Let rise again until doubled in size. You could also refrigerate the dough, and let it rise overnight for baking the next day.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake the rolls for about 12 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 138 | Total Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 12mg

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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by INTHEROCKIES 
I have been searching for the perfect roll recipe, this is it! Just follow the recipe and you... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2005 by Mrs. Crow 
Delicious!! My new roll recipe. I, too, halved the ingredients, but used two pks of the yeast.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2006 by lori 
Very easy. I followed the recipe to a "t". Very light and fluffy. Tasty with melted honey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by mrsragordon 
I made the full recipe and while the dough rose beautifully and the rolls looked very good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by DEBBILLEM 
Wonderful! Just like school...don't be stingy with the time for kneading, it's so important... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by HRS 
These were good and easy. I used 1/2 wheat flour and ended up not using all the dry/flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2005 by SARAEBATEMAN 
a little sticky but good! next time I will just cut them into squares and bake then in a cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by Momi 
These rolls were delicious - just what I was looking for. I served these right from the oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2007 by Bucket of cookies 
These rolls are delicious,soft,most and just what I was looking for. I served these right... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2005 by Karla Sonnenberg 
I made only a half recipe. Quick and easy to make. MORE

 
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