Hot roll mix
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A big batch of bread flour, milk powder, sugar and shortening that stores airtight and makes about four batches. Each batch turns into a dozen dinner rolls or cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients
Mix
- 10 cups (2-1/2 pounds) bread flour
- 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
Dough (per batch)
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup bread flour
Cinnamon roll option
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- 9×13-inch pan
Directions
- Stir together the flour, milk powder, sugar, and salt, then cut in the shortening until crumbly. Store in an airtight container.
- Dough: dissolve the yeast in the warm water, then add the egg and 3-1/3 cups of the mix and beat until smooth. Stir in enough bread flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Put it in a greased bowl, turn it over to coat, cover, and let it rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
- Dinner rolls: punch the dough down and shape 12 balls, setting them 2 inches apart on a greased sheet. Cover and let rise about 30 minutes, then bake at 350° for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cinnamon rolls: roll the dough out to 15×12 inches, spread with butter while leaving a 1/2-inch border, and sprinkle on the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up from a long side, pinch the seam shut, and cut into 1-1/2-inch slices. Place the slices cut side down in a greased 13×9 pan and let rise about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes, then cool on a rack.
- Glaze: stir together the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to thin it, then drizzle over the cooled rolls.
Notes
Storage: airtight in a cool, dry place up to 6 months (contains shortening and dry milk; watch for rancidity).
Nutrition
Serving: 192g | Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 5.6mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 12 rolls; butter-flavored shortening counted as vegetable shortening, confectioners' sugar counted as powdered sugar, milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
