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Hot roll mix

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon roll dough mix, dinner roll mix recipe, homemade roll mix, hot roll mix
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
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

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 15x12 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 13x9 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.