Potluck Pan Rolls

Name: Potluck Pan Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 27 rolls.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

The appealing homemade yeast-bread flavor of these golden rolls is unbeatable. Soft and light, they're great alongside any entree. Folks are disappointed if I don't bring them to potluck dinners. —Carol Mead, Los Alamos, New Mexico

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water. Add the butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar and water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough 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 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down. Divide into 27 pieces; shape into balls. Place 18 balls in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan and remaining balls in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 141 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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Originally published as Potluck Pan Rolls in Taste of Home April/May 1999

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slmacbeth

Apr 9, 2018

I have bad luck with breads, and these were no different, unfortunately. I will say that I think it would be helpful to note the approximate weight of each ball to help ensure consistent sizing. 27 pieces is kind of a random number to divide something into.
Vicki

Jan 29, 2018

These rolls were an absolute hit. Thank you for sharing.
MagnoliaMs

Jan 25, 2018

I wanted a real yeasty taste and this recipe didn't work for me.
shirleydrye

Jan 24, 2018

I don't have dry milk. can sub in real milk and less water??
llabmik

Jan 13, 2018

How can they have 0 saturated fat when there is a stick of butter in the recipe?
gunslinger

Dec 11, 2014

Delicious but easy yeast roll recipe. It was a hit with my family and friends!
Francisca3032

Dec 24, 2012

My husbands new favorite roll.
Vmoseleyb

Dec 19, 2011

I thought I'd never find this recipe. I lost mine, and I was typing the name in wrong. This is the best recipe I have ever tried for rolls.
mhbtjb

Nov 9, 2010

excellent rolls!!
smfrueh

Nov 24, 2009

I have made 2 batches of these rolls every Thanksgiving and Christmas since 1999. I was just beginning to make homemade rolls and these seemed very easy to make. The first batch is made on Tuesday before Thanksgiving, because I know my family cannot wait until Thanksgiving for these delicious yeast rolls. Definitely a keeper!