Grandma's Yeast Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Grandma’s Yeast Rolls
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.
My grandmother use to make these rolls for family get-togethers and holidays. The applesauce adds so much flavor. —Nancy Spoth, Festus, Missouri
Ingredients
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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2 large egg whites, room temperature, beaten
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1 teaspoon salt
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3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, applesauce, egg whites, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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2.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes (dough will be slightly sticky). Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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3.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each portion into an 8-in. rope; tie into a knot. Place on 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
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4.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.Bake at 375° until golden brown, 12-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts
1 roll: 83 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch.
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