luncheon rolls

Recipe by
Carol Junkins
Hanson, MA

This is another recipe from the book published in 1946 "Foods that made New England Famous" posted by Mrs. Edmond J. Fitzgerald, Taunton, MA. Her comments on this recipe: "This is a recipe my grandmother gave me long ago and it is very simple and easy to make. The rolls are light and fluffy and have been used in our home for years."

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For luncheon rolls

  • 2 c
    sifted bread flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 2/3 c
    milk
  • 1
    egg

How To Make luncheon rolls

  • 1
    Butter biscuit pan. Heat oven to 425 degrees
  • 2
    Mix and sift flour, baking powder and sugar into mixing bowl.
  • 3
    Cut in shortening with blender or two knives.
  • 4
    Add egg and milk to soft dough. Roll out on floured board. Cut with biscuit cutter. Fold over and put small piece of butter in fold. Bake 12 minutes.
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