Homemade Dinner Rolls

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Fresh Bread.

I could stop right there and not have to say another word.  I mean, who doesn't like fresh bread?  A better question would be what holiday meal would be complete without a piping hot, Homemade Dinner Roll? Not any of mine, I'll tell you that much.  This dinner roll recipe has been in my family as long as I can remember.  It is my Grandma Racer's and they are delicious.  The thing I remember most about these during the holidays is that my grandma could fit so many of these yummy morsels into a baking pan, but they were still so fluffy.

The best part about these Homemade Dinner Rolls is that not only are they probably the BEST dinner rolls you will ever eat, they are effortless to make. I know these are going to become a staple on your table so let's get started!

Homemade Dinner Rolls:
*Prep Time: 1 hour 10 min. *Cook Time: 15 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 12 Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Dry Active Yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp.)
• 1 c. warm Water
• 2 tsp. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Salt 
• 1 tbsp. Vegetable Shortening
• 2 3/4 c. All Purpose Flour
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white

To begin preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  

To a mixing bowl add the yeast and warm water.

Set a timer for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to become active.
You will know that the yeast is active when it appears to be frothy.

Now you can add the sugar and...

salt.

Next add the whole egg.

After the egg add the vegetable shortening.

Now you can mix them together.

If you are using a stand mixer attach the dough hook.
If you are not using a stand mixer, you will want to do this next step with a rubber spatula.

Add the flour a cup at a time to the bowl.

Mix or fold until a dough has formed and cleans the side of the bowl.

Cover the bowl and allow the dough to raise for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, punch the dough down and turn out onto a floured surface.

Divide the dough into 12 equal parts.

Roll each portion of the dough into a smooth ball.

Place the dough balls into a baking dish, or for a great presentation, a cast iron skillet like I used here, and let them raise for another 30 minutes.

After the second raise, brush the tops of the rolls with the egg white.
This will give the rolls a lovely brown color and a nice sheen.

Place in a preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven.

And brush the tops with some melted butter.

And there you have it!

Delicious, Homemade Dinner Rolls that are light and fluffy, and the taste is out of this world! You and your family are going to go wild for them!  The good thing about making these around the holiday is that you can make them to the point of putting them in the baking dish and then freeze them off to thaw, rise, and bake on the big day!  Give this recipe a try!  You will be so glad you did!

And as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,
~The Kitchen Wife~

Homemade Dinner Rolls:

*Prep Time: 1 hour 10 min. *Cook Time: 15 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 12 Rolls

PRINTABLE RECIPE:

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Dry Active Yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp.)
• 1 c. warm Water
• 2 tsp. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Salt 
• 1 tbsp. Vegetable Shortening
• 2 3/4 c. All Purpose Flour
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white

Directions:

1.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  
2. To a mixing bowl add the yeast and warm water.
3. Set a timer for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to become active.
   You will know that the yeast is active when it appears to be frothy.
4.  Add the sugar, salt, and vegetable shortening.
5. Mix them together.
6. If you are using a stand mixer attach the dough hook.
   If you are not using a stand mixer, you will want to do this next step with a rubber spatula.
   Add the flour a cup at a time to the bowl.
7. Mix or fold until a dough has formed and cleans the side of the bowl.
8. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to raise for 30 minutes.
9. After 30 minutes, punch the dough down and turn out onto a floured surface.
10. Divide the dough into 12 equal parts.
11. Roll each portion of the dough into a smooth ball. 
12. Place into a greased baking dish and let raise for another 30 minutes.
13. After the second raise, brush the tops of the rolls with the egg white.  
14. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. 
15. Remove from the oven & brush with butter.
16. Serve and Enjoy!