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Easy Yeast Rolls

Easy Yeast Rolls
These simple, tender rolls bake to a golden brown and will disappear in no time. If you've never baked with yeast before, these rolls are the perfect starting point. –Wilma Harter, Witten, South Dakota
48 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, egg,
  • oil, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough
  • remaining flour to form a firm dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
  • 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the
  • top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into
  • four portions. Shape each portion into 12 balls. To form knots, roll
  • each ball into an 8-in. rope; tie into a knot. Tuck ends under.
  • Place rolls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise
  • until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
  • pans to wire racks to cool.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Easy Yeast Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 roll equals 78 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.
© Taste of Home 2013