Cornmeal Dinner Rolls

Total Time

Prep: 35 min.+ rising Bake: 15 min.

Makes

2-1/2 dozen

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023
A flavorful sidekick to chiles, soups and stews, these biscuits can also stand alone with a simple pat of butter and drizzle of honey. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington
Cornmeal Dinner Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4-3/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, butter, cornmeal and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Cool to 110° - 115°.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cornmeal mixture, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 30 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  5. Uncover rolls; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cornmeal. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 140 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.