Southern Recipes

Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe

Making bread at home from scratch can be a challenge. It generally requires an experienced cook. And this recipe is no different. We have had good results and we had one occasion when it was not so good.

Several factors can affect your outcome when working with dough. The temperature, the elevation at your location, your kneading technique, your skill in using the right amount of flour. So, we do not recommend making bread from scratch for beginners, but that's how you learn so give it a try if you want.

This recipe uses a stand up electric mixer with a dough hook attachment but if you are experienced at making bread, you can use your hands.

Ingredients

* 1 cup water
* 1 cup milk
* 1/4 cup margarine
* 4-5 cups all purpose flour
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 packages active dry yeast

Directions

1. Combine water, milk and margarine in a small saucepan and heat until very warm to the touch. For best results use a candy thermometer and heat to 120 degrees F. (the margarine does not have to completely melted).
2. In a stand up mixer bowl, place 3 cups of the flour along with the other dry ingredients.
3. Mix on low speed using dough hook attachment until well blended.
4. Gradually add the warm milk mixture and mix on low speed until well blended.
5. Slowly add the remaining 1-2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and clings to the dough hook of the mixer. You may need more or less than the 1-2 cups flour.
6. Turn out on a floured counter top and kneed 5 or 6 times by hand. (Note: fold the dough over on itself and press with the heels of hands. Do not squeeze.)
7. Place dough in a large greased bowl, cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm location for 20 minutes.
8. Turn out on counter top and divide into rolls. Using hands, mold into any shape you desire or you can make loafs if you prefer.
9. Place dough on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
10.Pre heat oven to 425 degrees F.
11.Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush tops with room temperature butter while rolls are still hot.

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