Golden Knots

Name: Golden Knots
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 Nellie’s Free Range Eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour; Melted butter

No matter how you form these tender, golden rolls (cloverleaf or Parkerhouse shapes also work well), it's impossible to eat just one. My husband's aunt gave me this treasured recipe. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
2 teaspoons salt
8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in 1/2 cup water. In a saucepan, heat the milk, butter and remaining water to 110°-115°; add to yeast mixture. Add eggs, salt, 5 cups flour and the remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Add enough of the 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. Divide into thirds; roll each portion into a 14-in. roll. Divide each roll into 14 pieces. Roll pieces into 9-in. ropes and tie into knots. Place the rolls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 140 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Golden Knots in Taste of Home April/May 1997

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katharinefly

Jul 7, 2013

These rolls are sweet and chewy and are a family favorite for holidays. Take the time to make them, you wont be disappointed!
kingcalderwood

Oct 9, 2011

They are wonderful as rolls and great for making into cinnamon rolls as well.
katharinefly

Nov 26, 2009

These have been my ravorite rolls for years. They are soft and sweet and earn lots of praise whenever I make them