School Cafeteria Hot Rolls

Name: School Cafeteria Hot Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 42
Ingredients: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water; 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup melted shortening; 2 large eggs; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or as needed

⏱️ Ready in 50 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 30 min 👥 42 servings

School Cafeteria Hot Rolls is an moderately easy baked good you can prepare in just 50 minutes. Made with 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast, 2 cups warm water, 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 30 min

Serves 42

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

2 cups warm water

6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup melted shortening

2 large eggs

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or as needed

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 42

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 60mg 3%

Total Carbohydrate 17.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%

Total Sugars 2.5g

Protein 2.4g 5%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl.

Let stand until yeast is frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture.

Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.

Add shortening and eggs; beat for 2 minutes more.

Slowly add remaining flour and mix well.

Let dough rise in a warm place, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down dough and divide into 42 pieces.

Shape each piece into a ball and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.

Let rolls rise in a warm spot, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).