72. Learn to make rolls from scratch.

So, my Aunt Robbin makes the BEST rolls in the world! At every family reunion and party I hope that she brings them. My Aunt Betty is the school cook and she makes these for her students – they also request them. I tried to make them once on my own, but I failed miserably. While she is here this week she took 3 hours and taught me how make her famous rolls.

I don’t like the feeling of the sticky dough. Ick!

A perfectly shaped roll.

Getting ready to bake.

All done! And don’t they look mouthwatering? Trust me, they are!

Here is the recipe, if you would like to try them. It works best if you use a Bosch or a Kitchen Aid because the machine can knead the batter when it is still sticky.

Hot Rolls

2 Tbsp yeast
1/2 cup warm water

-Combine with a little sugar, let foam.

Add:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup scalded milk
1 cup cold water (added to scalded milk)
2 eggs
1/2 cup potato flakes
3 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil
6+ cups flour (add 2 cups flour, then oil, then rest of flour to make soft dough)

Knead 10 minutes (I do mine in the Bosch). Let rise for 1 hour. Punch down, roll out and cut into circles (I use a large peach can to cut mine out with). Spread melted butter on each circle, stretch a bit and fold in half and place on greased cookie sheet. Let rise for about 15-20 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until done.