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Refrigerator Rolls Recipe

I taught my teenage son how to make these soft rolls for a 4-H project. Everyone was surprised when this big brawny fellow, who shows Brahman cattle, was named Grand Champion!

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Refrigerator Rolls Recipe

Prep: 2min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and shortening; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubles, about 2 hours. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 152 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Refrigerator Rolls in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p229