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I'm pleased to share the recipe for these light and tender rolls, which I've made for 25 years. I once served them to a woman who'd been in the restaurant business for half a century. She said they were the best rolls she'd ever tasted.

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Overnight Rolls Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
1/2 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided
1-1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter, optional

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in 3 tablespoons water. Add remaining sugar and water, oil, egg, salt and 2 cups flour; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Shape into 20 rolls. Place on a greased baking sheet; cover and refrigerate overnight. Allow rolls to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking.
Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with butter if desired. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 20 rolls.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 165 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 122 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Overnight Rolls in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1997, p25

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Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2012 by bingoqueen63

These were absolutely delicious. Making them the night before surely makes it a lot easier, when preparing a big meal. My family said they were fantastic!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2010 by ybowker

Light and airy! These rolls are delicious! I didn't refrigerate (couldn't wait to try them) and they still turned out great!

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by olsonc665

This is the only roll recipe I use now. My 11 year old is able to make these by herself. They are great for Thanksgiving or Christmas because you make them the night before. We just make them into a ball shape and put them in a pan to bake. They do great that way.