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Double-Quick Dinner Rolls
These batter-based dinner rolls deliver fresh, homemade bread without the tedious kneading process. The simple mixture of yeast, flour, and a touch of shortening creates a soft, tender crumb that bakes up beautifully in standard muffin cups. They are an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or a casual holiday meal when you need warm bread on the table fast. The quick double-rise method ensures a light texture and a golden brown crust every time.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F)
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 egg
Instructions
- 1Combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the warm water, shortening, and egg, then beat with a spoon until the mixture is completely smooth. Stir in the remaining flour until a soft batter forms.
- 2Scrape down the sides of the bowl to gather the batter. Cover the bowl tightly and set it in a warm spot to rise for about 30 minutes, or until the batter has doubled in volume.
- 3Coat 12 standard muffin cups with grease or nonstick spray. Deflate the batter by stirring it vigorously for about 25 strokes. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, then let them rise for another 20 to 30 minutes until the batter crowns just above the rims.
- 4Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rolls develop a rich golden brown crust.
- 5Customize the rolls before baking by scattering toasted sesame seeds over the top of the batter in each cup.
- 6Transform any leftover rolls into mini pizzas by splitting them in half, toasting lightly, adding pizza sauce and shredded cheese, and baking until the cheese melts.