Southern Butter Rolls Recipe
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Southern Butter Rolls

By: Maria Magee 
"Light yeast rolls."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (66)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 24 rolls
 

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Mix together flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix in shortening. Mix in water.
  2. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 20 minutes. Cover dough with oil. Place dough in a bowl, cover, and proof for 1 hour.
  3. Form rolls, and place on a greased baking tray. Proof for 45 minutes.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
I had lost my favorite roll recipe and decided to try these...oh my goodness this is a keeper!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2005 by TAMMIEFLICK   view full review
These are GREAT!!! I used butter instead of shortening...they are the BEST!!!! The whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by THEINGRAMS4   view full review
My first attempt with this recipe wasn't all that great, but my second attempt...WOW! I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2004 by CURTISLEE   view full review
What did I do wrong? The taste of these dinners rolls was pretty good, but they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by CHEWLY   view full review
Oh, this is really good. Made it once with wholewheat flour and it was still very light and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by pfaulkner   view full review
really good and easy. even the kids helped make the rolls. I used a breadmaker for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used my Kitchen Aid mixer to make these rolls. I proofed the yeast with the warm water (I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by CHARLEEZ   view full review
This is one of the best bread recipes I have ever made and tasted, beautiful!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by Kiss-the-Cook   view full review
This recipe isn't bad, but not memorable. My family ate them, but didn't rave. Baking at 400...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2011 by MySweetCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
What a bummer! The photos of this recipe look great, but following the directions and recipe...

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