How to Make Virginia Clise Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Virginia Clise Bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations in many Virginia households. This simple yet delicious bread is perfect for serving alongside a hearty stew or soup, or simply enjoyed on its own with a smear of butter.

The texture of Virginia Clise Bread is soft and slightly chewy, with a subtle sweetness that makes it so addictively good. It's perfect for those who love a slightly sweet bread that's not overly dessert-like. The aroma that fills t...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 6 cups warm water
  • 1 cup shortening, melted
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 pounds all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 40 rolls

  • In a large bowl, stir yeast into 1 cup warm water to dissolve. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar. In a separate large bowl, stir salt into 5 cups warm water to dissolve; stir in shortening and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. After yeast foams, stir salt mixture into yeast mixture.
  • Mix in the 1/2 of the flour, and then mix in remaining flour 2 cups at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the 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.
  • Form the dough into approximately 30 to 40 rounds. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 72mg