Crusty Rolls
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.
THANKS to Clancy Strock's article mentioning Milwaukee bakeries in a past Reminisce, I was reminded that I, too, missed those hard-to-find, airy, crispy rolls!
Years ago, I begged family members living in Chicago to try to find the recipe. My sister-in-law sent me a handwritten recipe, and now I can make these rolls for myself.
-Charles Steers, Anaheim, California
Ingredients
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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2 tablespoons shortening
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 egg whites
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Cornmeal
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Add egg whites; 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 (dough will be stiff). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
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2.
Punch dough down; divide into 24 pieces and shape into balls. Sprinkle greased baking sheets with cornmeal. Place rolls 2 in. apart on baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
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3.
Place a large shallow pan filled with boiling water on lowest rack in oven. Bake rolls on middle rack at 425° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 90 calories, 1g fat, 0 cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, 3g protein.
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