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Icebox Butterhorns

 Icebox Butterhorns
If you'd like a roll that melts in your mouth, you have to try Mom's recipe. She has just the right touch when she's mixing up this dough. The rolls smell absolutely heavenly as they bake to a golden brown. -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana
24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. + rising

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • Additional melted butter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, egg, salt
  • and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Beat in butter and remaining
  • flour (dough will be slightly sticky). DO NOT KNEAD. Place in a
  • greased bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Punch down dough and divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each
  • half into a 12-in. circle. Cut each circle into pie-shaped wedges.
  • Beginning at the wide end, roll up each wedge. Place rolls, point
  • side down, 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise
  • in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately
  • brush tops with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to
  • cool. Yield: 2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 206 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.