Granny Burfords Hot Rolls Recipes

GRANNY BURFORDS HOT ROLLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix water and yeast : 1 tablespoon sugar let stand 5 minutes. Cream shortening, sugar, salt and beaten eggs , add milk mix in 6 cups of flour . Now knead your dough with the last cup of flour if the dough is to sticky add a bit more flour , knead that dough , t makes it lighter and better. Now in large well greased bowl put the dough in oil a bit on the top of the bread as will , not allot but about 1 1/2 tablespoons . Now cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise until double . Make out into roll or Cinnamon rolls place in a greased baking pan or on a sheet cake pan let raise until double again . Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes . This recipe makes 35-40 rolls , so I make both rolls for our family , it works well. 2 9X13s then.

GRANNY'S HOT BUTTERY ROLLS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the warm water and the yeast in a large bowl.Let mixture stand until yeast is foamy,about 5 minutes.
• 2. Stir in butter,sugar,eggs,and salt.Beat in flour,1 cup at a time,until dough is too stiff to mix(some flour may not be needed).Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 4 days.
• 3. Grease a 13in by 9in baking pan.Turn the chilled dough out onto a lightly floured board.Divide dough into 24 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth round ball;place balls in even rows in the the prepared pan. Cover and let dough balls rise until doubled in volume,about 1 hour.
• 4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 15-20 mins. Brush warm rolls with melted butter,if desired. Break rolls apart to serve.
• 5. helpful hints* *in this recipe,don't use quick rising dry yeast,since it is designed to raise breads quickly. *before adding the yeast mixture,use an instant read thermometer to check temperature of water.

GRANNY ROSE'S HOT ROLLS

Steps:

• Bring milk, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons butter to a simmer in a large saucepan, stirring until sugar and salt have dissolved and butter has melted. Remove from heat, and let cool to 110 degrees.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir into milk mixture. Add 5 cups flour, and stir until a stiff dough forms (if dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time).
• Turn out dough on a lightly floured work surface, and knead until smooth. Transfer to a large buttered bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• Divide dough into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Space 2 inches apart on buttered baking sheets, and cover each with a towel. Let rise until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and lightly brush on top of rolls. Decorate with rosemary if desired. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

SCHOOL CAFETERIA HOT ROLLS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl. Let stand until yeast is frothy, about 5 minutes.
• Add 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add shortening and eggs; beat for 2 minutes more. Slowly add remaining flour and mix well. Let dough rise in a warm place, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Punch down dough and divide into 42 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Let rolls rise in a warm spot, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently brush tops with butter.

GRANDMA NASH'S HOT ROLLS

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Add sugar, salt, shortening & 3 cups of flour. Mix until pancake batter consistency (it will look chunky, because the Crisco will not be completely melted). Cover with plastic wrap & set on top of pan ½ filled with hot (not boiling) water. Cover with towel & let rise until double in a warm area (about 30 - 45 minutes).
• 2. When doubled, stir in remaining flour & knead until smooth & elastic. Dough will be soft & slightly sticky. Divide into 24 parts & form balls of dough. Place in two 9X13 pans, cover again with plastic wrap and a towel, let rise an additional 30 to 45 minutes or until doubled.
• 3. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter or margarine.