How to Make Old-Fashioned Southern Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few things can compare to the simple pleasure of a warm, freshly baked roll. In the Southern United States, bread is not just a side dish - it's a way of life. And when it comes to old-fashioned Southern rolls, the tradition runs deep. These rolls are a staple at Southern gatherings, from holiday feasts to backyard barbecues.

There's something truly special about the way old-fashioned Southern rolls are made. It starts with a simple, time-honored recipe ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 rolls

  • Warm milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in shortening and sugar; stir until melted. Add cold water and let cool until lukewarm.
  • Pour milk mixture into a large bowl. Add egg and yeast; mix well. Beat in 3 cups of flour and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Sift in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 cup flour. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Divide each piece in half and form into 24 rolls. Place rounds in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan or on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 195mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 56mg