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Lion House Dinner Rolls

Soft, fluffy, and customizable, Lion House Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal, easily prepared in advance for convenience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups very warm water Heated to help activate yeast.
  • 2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk Dissolved in warm water.
  • 2 tablespoons dry instant yeast Activates during mixing.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Adds sweetness to dough.
  • 2 teaspoons salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/3 cup shortening, butter, or margarine Softened for easier mixing.
  • 1 unit egg Lightly whisked before adding.
  • 5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Adjusted for dough consistency.

Method
 

Mixing and Rising
  1. Combine warm water and instant nonfat dry milk in a large mixer bowl until milk dissolves.
  2. Add yeast and let it proof for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Mix in sugar, salt, shortening, egg, and 2 cups of flour until smooth.
  4. Using a dough hook, mix on low speed adding 2 more cups of flour for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually add another cup of flour until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  6. Incorporate more flour if necessary until achieving a soft, pliable dough.
  7. Spray non-stick spray around the bowl and cover with plastic wrap, letting it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Flour a work surface and scrape the dough onto it.
  2. Roll out into a rectangle approximately 20x12 inches.
  3. Brush the surface with melted butter.
  4. Cut the dough into 2.5x4 inch pieces and arrange them on a greased baking pan.
  5. Cover and refrigerate if not baking immediately, or let them rise again for 30 minutes before baking.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 15-20 minutes until browned.
  7. Immediately brush with melted butter after baking.

Notes

These rolls can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container or frozen for up to a month.