Nothing compares to the aroma of freshly baked rolls or biscuits wafting through your kitchen. Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering, a holiday feast, or simply a cozy dinner at home, these delightful baked goods are sure to impress. This guide will take you through the process of making classic homemade biscuits and easy yeast rolls, complete with ingredients, instructions, tips, and nutritional information.
Rolls or biscuits served fresh from the oven
Ingredients
- Ingredients (Makes 10 Biscuits)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 egg
- Easy Yeast Rolls
- Ingredients (Makes 10 Rolls)
- ½ cup solid vegetable shortening
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 packets fast-acting yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup salted butter (melted, plus more for brushing)
- 1 ½ cups very warm water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cream of tartar.
- Add Cold Butter: Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently about 10 times. Roll out to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Serve: Brush tops with melted butter before serving.
Easy Yeast Rolls
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt, 2 cups of flour, and yeast.
- Cut in Shortening: Cut in shortening until well blended.
- Add Eggs and Water: Beat eggs lightly and add to the mixture along with melted butter and warm water. Stir until combined; it will be lumpy.
- Knead the Dough: Turn out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 3-4 times.
- First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes.
- Shape Rolls: Pat dough into a square about ¾ inch thick and cut into squares or use a roll cutter.
- Second Rise: Place in a greased pan and let rise again for another 20 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Rolls and Biscuits
- Use cold butter for flaky biscuits; it creates steam pockets during baking.
- Avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- For yeast rolls, ensure your water is warm but not hot to protect the yeast.
Cooking Time Summary
- Total time for biscuits: Approximately 30 minutes (10 minutes prep + 15 minutes baking).
- Total time for yeast rolls: Approximately 1 hour 25 minutes (including rising time).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 774Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 867mgCarbohydrates: 96gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 14g
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