Skillet Rolls

Name: Skillet Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg, room temperature; 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornmeal; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Baking these rolls in a skillet makes them soft and tender. My family requests them for most holiday dinners and other special occasions. I like them best split and spread with butter and black raspberry jelly.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, room temperature
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk, butter, sugar, salt, baking soda and egg. Beat until blended. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 5 minutes. Divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Grease a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place rolls in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Drizzle butter over rolls. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Remove from skillet to a wire rack to cool.

Editor's Note

Warmed buttermilk will appear curdled.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 114 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Skillet Rolls in Best of Country Breads

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Barbara

Dec 23, 2018

I have been known as the best bread baker in the family for years. But when I saw this recipe I decided to try it-I will never wing it again. It is without a doubt the best in taste and texture of any roll I have ever made. And, I bake it in Great, great Grandma's skillet. BGee