Cornmeal Pan Rolls

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Makes

1-1/2 dozen

Updated: May. 02, 2023
These delightful golden rolls are always requested at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The recipe is one we’ve enjoyed for years. —Vivian Eccles, Gridley, Kansas
Cornmeal Pan Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 large egg, room temperature

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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.
  3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan or two 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  4. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over rolls. Invert onto wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 105 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.