Poppy Seed Rolls

Name: Poppy Seed Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Bread Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup sugar divided; 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 egg, beaten; 3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; Melted butter; Poppy seeds

I've made these often for Sunday dinner, and they are delicious! There's nothing like homemade rolls to top off a meal.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup sugar divided
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter
Poppy seeds

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in milk, shortening, salt, egg and remaining sugar. Add enough 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 the dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape into balls. Place in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush tops with butter; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Originally published as Poppy Seed Rolls in Country October/November 1999

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Louise.Hooper

Nov 21, 2010

This are lovely and tender. I just baked them on a tray instead of bothering with the muffin cups, and used the breadmachine to make the dough. Came out perfect and my friend raved about having home made rolls with their lunch!