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Featherlight Rolls

Featherlight Rolls
“Aptly named for their featherlight texture, these tender rolls from my Mama-Louise Smart-were a favorite of family and friends alike,” writes Terri Duhon from Bryan, Texas. “They're just as tasty the next day with a slice of cheese on each section of the cloverleaf.”
24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in 1 tablespoon
  • sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, shortening, eggs,
  • salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2
  • minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough
  • (mixture will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate
  • overnight.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24
  • portions. Divide each portion into three pieces; shape each into a
  • ball. Place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let
  • rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-3/4 hours.
  • Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
  • pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 126 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Featherlight Rolls (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 158 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013