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One-hour Buttermilk Rolls (Makes 18 Rolls)

2 pkgs. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
¼ cup very warm water (115 degrees-120 degrees)
1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
½ cup packed vegetable shortening
3 tbs. sugar
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter three 6-cup muffin pans. In bowl stir yeast into warm water until dissolved. Stir in next 5 ingredients until combined. (Mixture will be lumpy.) Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Divide into 18 pieces; divide each dough piece into 3 pieces, cover dough not in use. Roll each dough piece into round ball. Place 3 balls in each muffin cup. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, 30 minutes. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden. Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; serve or cool completely on rack.