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nanner rolls

(1 rating)
ElfiePoo avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Melody U.
@ElfiePoo
Jackson, MI

I've been making this recipe for 23 years, ever since my mother-in-law gave it to me, and she's been making it for decades longer. I've not found one the family likes better.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Homemade rolls are a great addition to any meal and these are fluffy, soft, and cooked to perfection. They'll become your go-to rolls. Easy to make, the hardest part is waiting for the dough to rise. Once baked, add a pat of butter to the airy center, take a bite, and you'll be in heaven.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For nanner rolls

  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1/2 c
    plus 1/4 tsp sugar, divided
  • 2 c
    whole milk
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1 lg
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 6 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour (approximately)
  • 2 tsp
    salt

How To Make nanner rolls

  • Yeast activating in a measuring cup alongside milk and butter in a bowl.
    1
    Place the water in a large glass measuring cup. Heat to 110 degrees F. Sprinkle in yeast and 1/4 tsp sugar. Stir to dissolve the yeast. In a separate bowl, warm the milk and butter to 100-110 degrees F. Slowly dribble in the egg, mixing constantly.
  • Flour in a bowl with yeast mixture poured in.
    2
    In a large bowl, whisk together 5 cups of the flour, the salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Make a hollow in the flour and pour in both the yeast and milk mixtures.
  • Flour, butter, and yeast combined.
    3
    Using a large spoon or spatula, pull the flour into the center of the bowl. Continue pulling in and adding flour (you may have to start using your hands) until the dough forms a ball and can be turned out to be kneaded on a floured counter.
  • Dough kneaded on counter.
    4
    Knead for 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary to keep the dough from sticking to your hands and counter.
  • Dough added to bowl to proof.
    5
    Spray a large bowl or proofing container with cooking spray. Place the dough in the container, spray the top, and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for 2 hours or until doubled.
  • Dough portioned and formed into knots.
    6
    Punch the dough down and divide into two, placing half the dough back in the bowl and covering it. Divide the other piece into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a 5" rope and tie into a simple knot.
  • Dough placed on cookie sheet to rise.
    7
    Place the knots on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray (or silicone mat). Spray tops with cooking spray and cover with a towel. Let rise for 30-45 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Rolls baking in the oven.
    8
    Preheat oven to 365 degrees F. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and lightly browned on bottom.
  • Rolls topped with melted butter.
    9
    Remove from the oven, brush the tops with butter, and place on a rack to cool.
  • 10
    Dough can be refrigerated overnight. To use the next day, just put in a proofing bowl and let double. Then shape, rise and bake.
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