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May 18, 2011

Soft Sweet Light Rolls

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These rolls are so yummy! My mom makes them almost every Sunday, and they are just the best! Everyone who eats them just raves over them. I wish I had a picture of when she makes them because they are spectacular looking. This recipe makes about 2 1/2 dozen, and she bakes them all together in a giant cake pan and they all squish together and  look delectable! She got the recipe from a pastor's wife almost 40 years ago, and we don't know the original source.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 packages or 2T yeast
  • 1/2c warm water
  • 2 tsp. sugar
    Put in bowl together to let yeast activate

In a separate bowl mix:

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/3 cup oil

In yet another bowl mix:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 7 to 8 cups regular all purpose flour ( Start with 7 cups, then as you're mixing it add more flour till the dough is just a touch dry, and not too sticky.)

flour and yeast etc to make light rolls

 

  • Mix two bowls of wet ingredients together. Make a hole in the dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients in.
  • Either mix by hand or mixer dough hook.
  • Rolls will be lighter and fluffier if you use your dough hook.
  • Cover and let rise for 45 minutes in a warm non drafty area.
  • Spray your pan or pans with cooking spray.
  • You need a pan or two with sides like a casserole dish or large cake pan.
  • Roll your dough into golf ball size balls and place about 3/4 inch apart in pans.
  • This should make 2 1/2 dozen rolls.
  • Cover and let raise again for 1-2 hours till they at least triple in size.
  • Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes till golden brown.
  • When you take them out you can brush butter over them if you like.
 
Soft Sweet Light Rolls, Joyful Homemaking
5 from 1 vote

Soft Sweet Light Rolls

Print Recipe
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 packages or 2T yeast
  • 1/2 c warm water
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 7 to 8 cups regular all purpose flour Start with 7 cups, then as you’re mixing it add more flour till the dough is just a touch dry, and not too sticky.

Instructions

  • Put in bowl together to let yeast activate: the yeast, 1/2 cup warm water and 2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Mix in separate bowl: the hot water, milk, eggs and oil.
  • Mix in another separate large bowl: 3/4 cup sugar, 3 teaspoons salt and the flour.
  • Mix two bowls of wet ingredients together.
  • Make a hole in the dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients in.
  • Either mix by hand or mixer dough hook. Rolls will be lighter and fluffier if you use your dough hook.
  • Cover and let rise for 45 minutes in a warm non drafty area.
  • Spray your pan or pans with cooking spray.You need a pan or two with sides like a casserole dish or large cake pan.
  • Roll your dough into golf ball size balls and place about 3/4 inch apart in pans.
  • This should make 2 1/2 dozen rolls.
  • Cover and let raise again for 1-2 hours till they at least triple in size.
  • Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes till golden brown. When you take them out you can brush butter over them if you like.
Servings: 2 1/2 dozen

 

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These are so yummy and flavorful! I hope you will try them!

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  1. Steve Finnell says

    May 18, 2011 at 11:26 am

    you are invited to frollow my blog

    Reply
    • Mike Hall says

      September 20, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      I seen your recipe through Pinterest and decided to give them a try. Honestly, other than beer bread and biscuits, I have always failed at making rolls. My mother can make them in her sleep but even using her recipe it was so sad. Look forward to see how these turn out.

      Reply
    • Jane West says

      January 17, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Can this recipe be cut in half???

      Reply
      • Margo says

        June 8, 2020 at 7:06 pm

        Sure you could cut it in half. πŸ™‚

        Reply
  2. Carrie says

    May 18, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Wow, they look so light and fluffy! Can you send one over?

    Reply
  3. Kari says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    These look so amazing! I'm going to have to give the recipe a try!!! Thanks for inspiring me!!!

    Reply
  4. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:49 am

    ooooh, those look so yummy! Thanks so much for linking this up to our Wicked Awesome Wednesday link party!

    Reply
  5. Keli says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Yum! Thanks for sharing at What's Cooking Thursday! These look amazing!!

    Reply
  6. Jodi says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    These look delish, I am going to try them!

    I am also your newest follower!

    Jodi

    Reply
  7. ASTERrisk says

    May 19, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Mmmmm! I'm a new follower, and I found you through Thrifty Thursday blog hoppers. I look forward to seeing more from you! I'd love a follow on my blog too!
    Alisa

    http://asterriskjewelry.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Mickey says

    May 20, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Those look delicious! I am so gonna make them! I am your latest follower!
    mickey

    Reply
  9. M.L. @ The House of Whimsy says

    May 20, 2011 at 2:43 am

    I came over from Shabby Nest party. These are SO beautiful. Thanks for sharing!!!
    M.L.

    Reply
  10. Chef in Training says

    May 20, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    these look amazing! I found your link on the shabby chic cottage link party! I may have to try these! fell free to check out my blog

    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  11. Miz Helen says

    May 20, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Hi Margo,
    We just love homemade rolls and your recipe looks delicious! I will have to put this one in my file. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!

    Reply
  12. Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says

    May 20, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up with Friday Potluck -- I love homemade rolls πŸ™‚

    Reply
  13. shopannies says

    May 20, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    these look delicious great dinner piece come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Miranda says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Rolls are my favorite, I can eat fresh bread by the basketful. Thanks for linking this up to Fat Camp Friday! Hope to see you next week!

    Reply
  15. Ty and Whitty says

    May 21, 2011 at 4:30 am

    Thank you for sharing I cant wait to make them. I pinned it in my pinterest. Thanks again. I am visiting from the chic on the naptime crafters linky party. Come and say hi I love visitors and I am doing a really fun giveaway next week so come back and check it out.

    A Mommy's Life....with a touch of Yellow
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. Marelie says

    May 21, 2011 at 5:56 am

    Hi Margo,
    I am always fascinated with bread..because I have made 4 attempts and all of them turned into stone..lol!Your bread recipe is making me courageous again.I read your recipes and I cant wait to try them.I am your newest follower.would you like to know about Filipino Food? please do come and check my blog.Thanks, have a great weekend

    Reply
  17. Betsy says

    May 21, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    These look perfect in every way!

    Reply
  18. Jacqui' says

    May 22, 2011 at 12:36 am

    OMG these looks great!!!

    Reply
  19. Shaper of Little Souls says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Do you think I could use this recipe in a bread machine on the dough setting?

    They do look scrumptious! I will be trying these!

    Reply
  20. Ches says

    May 24, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    They look yummy! I will definitely be trying these.

    Reply
  21. Trisha says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    These rolls look perfect!!!

    Reply
  22. {nifty thrifty things} says

    May 28, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Hmm.. This looks so yummy. I really need to try this! πŸ™‚
    Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    I hope to see you again tomorrow!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

    Reply
  23. SusieQTpies says

    June 8, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Thank you for linking to my blog in your post! I love ya for it! xoxoxo I'm following your blog and I'm adding your button to my Friends button tab.
    Let me know if you would like to be featured as guest chef sometime on my blog. I'd love to feature you and one of your tasty recipes!
    xoxox SusieQTpies Scraps of Life

    Reply
  24. Angie says

    April 8, 2016 at 1:40 am

    5 stars
    There's nothing as good as hot yeast rolls! I used to make homemade yeast rolls years ago and always loved them. If I make them now, I'll eat all of them. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Margo says

      April 9, 2016 at 10:19 am

      I have the same problem! πŸ˜›

      Reply
  25. joan says

    January 31, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    can i cut recipe i half for less rolls or do you have one for 3 to3 1/2 cups of flour thanks

    Reply
    • Margo says

      January 31, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      It would be fine to half the recipe. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  26. Jhuls says

    February 11, 2018 at 1:52 am

    These look so perfect and so good especially when they are warm! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party! x

    Reply
  27. Miz Helen says

    February 11, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  28. Life Diet Health says

    February 11, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    These sound yummy! Something my boys would probably eat all in one go! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.

    Reply
  29. Whitney says

    February 14, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    I am always looking for new bread recipes and these look amazing! I can't help myself. Thank you!

    Reply
  30. Dee Greenwood says

    February 25, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    Please state whether this uses All Purpose flour, bread flour or self-rising flour. Those of us that are bakers have all three in the kitchen so it is helpful to have the type listed. Thank you and they look awesome!

    Reply
    • Margo says

      February 26, 2018 at 11:50 am

      Use regular all purpose flour. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Lauren Varney says

        May 29, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Do I sift the flour before measuring, or after, or no sifting needed? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Margo says

          June 8, 2020 at 7:05 pm

          I almost never sift the flour. πŸ™‚

          Reply
  31. Nancy Wolff says

    March 4, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    These rolls look delicious!

    Reply
  32. Kathryn Griffin says

    March 5, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    Oh, my word! These look amazing! I don't think I could have just one! Thanks for sharing. Feel free to share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party: http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/make-pretty-monday-week-245/ Hope to see you at the bash! Have a great week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  33. Roseann Hampton says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    These make my mouth water just looking at them! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Merry Monday! I can't wait to see what you link up next week! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life

    Reply
  34. Courteney says

    March 31, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    Margot, can I make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate or do I need to make the day of?

    Reply
    • Margo says

      March 31, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      I probably wouldn’t just because it will continue to rise and change texture some. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  35. Andrew says

    April 22, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    I made these yesterday. They are delicious and easy. Thank you.

    Reply
  36. Saads says

    May 15, 2018 at 11:09 am

    I made these today. Definitely the best bread I have ever made. I used slightly more flour- 8 and 1/2 cups, but that was no problem. So light, delicious, and amazing.

    Reply
    • Margo says

      May 17, 2018 at 5:19 am

      So glad you enjoyed them! They have been a family favorite for years!

      Reply
  37. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Can you freeze them after they are baked, or are they best eaten fresh?

    Reply
    • Margo says

      September 2, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      They're scrumptious fresh, but I think they would do fine freezing them also. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  38. Cindy says

    September 3, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    Can you freeze the dough BEFORE baking?

    Reply
    • Margo says

      September 3, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      I've never done it, but I don't see why not. When you're ready to use it, I would just be careful to thaw it in the refrigerator to minimize the amount of time it raises at room temperature, since the dough contains raw eggs which have bacteria.

      Reply
  39. Beverly says

    November 7, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    Margo,
    Wow, these rolls look amazing. Pinning and hope to make them.
    Stop by Thursday Favorite Things since you are being featured.
    https://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2018/11/thursday-favorite-things_7.html

    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    November 20, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Making these Thanksgiving Day.! Yum!

    Reply
  41. Ashley says

    November 21, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Wondering if you have every made these ahead of time and baked them the next day?

    Reply
    • Margo says

      November 21, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      I think they would rise too much. If you did try it, you would need to refrigerate them because they have raw egg in them, but they still will continue to rise, even in the refrigerator. I do frequently make and bake them the day before I plan on serving them. They are still scrumptious the next day! Actually my inlaws are coming today to spend Thanksgiving, and I'm baking my rolls this afternoon for tomorrow. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    April 13, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    Hi Margo! I just started following your blog and am loving the ideas! I can’t wait to try the rolls!
    I’m curious...is the recipe from the Garlichs? That would be about 40 years ago.
    Thanks for sharing the recipe and tell your Mom I said hello!
    Blessings,
    Jackie

    Reply
  43. Rosalinda Mendiola says

    July 13, 2019 at 8:19 am

    Made this bread recipe, but with a little variation instead of using water and milk, I used can of coconut milk. I had a picture but not able to post it.
    It was delicious!

    Reply
  44. kelly says

    September 6, 2019 at 11:52 am

    what kind of oil do you use in this recipe

    Reply
    • Margo says

      September 6, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      I use vegetable oil. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  45. Deby Jones says

    July 31, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    I made these today, when I removed the saran wrap to bake, they fell immediately. Any suggestions

    Reply
    • Margo says

      August 1, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      I usually cover mine with a clean dish towel while they are rising. If you use plastic wrap, maybe give the plastic wrap a quick spray with cooking oil spray before you lay it over the rolls. πŸ™‚

      Reply

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