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Basic Sweet Roll Dough

Sun, 2006-07-02 11:09 by Tammy   Tags:
Recipe Name: 
Basic Sweet Roll Dough
Picture: 
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Description: 

A soft white sweet roll dough that can be used in a variety of dessert recipes

Yield: 

12-24 servings

Ingredients: 

2 c flour
1 T dry yeast
1 c milk
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c shortening
1 t salt
2 eggs
1 1/2-2 c flour

Instructions: 

1. In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1 T dry yeast. 

2. Heat milk, sugar, shortening, and salt till warm (115-120°), stirring to melt shortening. Add to dry mixture.

3. Add eggs. Mix well by hand and then stir in 1 1/2 to 2 cups flour, making a moderately stiff dough. 

4. Knead on a lightly floured surface till smooth (adding more flour as you need it, if needed). Shape into a ball.  Place in a greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise till double.

5. Punch down; divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Additional Notes: 

The Caramel Pecan Roll recipe uses this dough.

This recipe was submitted by guest chef Bonnie Faber.

Preparation Time: 

30 minutes

Average vote based on 3 reviews.
9.7
out of 10
User Reviews
9
out of 10
Good dough, best eaten fresh

This is a great sweet roll dough; like a lot of homemade breads, this is best when served warm and/or less than 2 days old. :D Or, freeze as soon as the baked goods have cooled, and thaw as needed. Yum!!


by Tammy on Mon, 2006-09-04 22:12
10
out of 10
Delicious!!!!

I made these yesterday and they are delicious!!! Very easy to make too. I know I'll be making these again! :)


by Lilyofthevalley on Wed, 2006-07-19 05:46
10
out of 10
Nice dough!

I've made lots of good cinnamon rolls but I'll be saving this dough recipe! It was very moist and stlightly sweet!


by bessiejoy on Fri, 2006-07-14 21:39

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