I know that there are thousands of bread recipes. But I love this recipe, it is quick easy and so far fail proof. I have made it hundreds of times and they alway turn out, so in my book it is a keeper! I also like it because you do not have to knead the dough. I have a lot of problems with pain in my wrists, so it works best for me. My girls and I love cooking together, some times it would be faster or less messy without their help…. but I feel it is best to let them help while they are still eager to learn.
In large bowl add
- 2 cups warm water ( if it is too hot or too cold…you will kill the yeast. So make sure it is warm)
- 2 TBS yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
Give it a few minutes in the bowl, to make sure your yeast is working.
Then add:
- 3 eggs whipped lightly
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Mix well….
Start to wisk in the flour one cup at a time ( for a total of 6 cups)
You will need to switch over to a spoon to mix with, on about cup 4 of flour.
Dough WILL be sticky, scrap down the sides of the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel…I use both.
Set aside in a warm place, (like a sunny window seat) and allow to raise. Till doubled in size. ( if you are in a hurry let rise 20 mins other wise let it rise 60 mins). Works best to wait the full 60 mins.
Take off the plastic wrap, punch down to get the air out. You will need to dust with flour.
Take out HALF the dough, spread on floured counter top. With your hands make into a circle. Keep dusting with flour so it is easy to work with. ( do the same with the other half of dough) I have found it is just easier to work with only half at a time.
Cut into wedges, and roll up in to crescent roll shape. Or you can just make balls in the shape of dinner rolls.
Place them on a greased pan, Bake 400 degrees 10-12 mins
Once cooked, brush a bit of butter on top to give them a nice shine. Take off baking sheet, cool on cooling rack.
Last but not least enjoy!
In large bowl add
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 TBS yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Mix well…then add (one cup at a time) 6 cups flour. Will be sticky, cover with a cloth set aside till doubled in size. ( if you are in a hurry let rise 20 mins other wise let it rise 40 mins)
Punch down, dust with flour make rolls
Bake 400 degrees 10-12 mins
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Thanks for sharing the recipe, I have not been a fan of making rolls but this seemed easy enough. Made them with stew tonight and my family loved them. Easy and a keeper!
I got everything last night and I am going to attemp it tonight. Well I better not till we get some sun. My house isn’t that warm.
Have you ever tried this recipe with whole wheat flour? And, if so, how did it turn out?
Ok. Thanks! Baking is not my strong point!
Wow with almond paste sounds really good too.
I made these yesterday right after you posted the recipe…yummo!!! I did half the batch for dinner and then made the other half later in the evening but filled them with almond paste and layed them in a 9×13 pan. We all enjoyed yummy almond rolls for breakfast this morning! This recipe is definitely a keeper!! Thank you!
they look delicious I’m totally baking them this friday on my day off.
Thanks
Can you freeze the dough or the rolls after you make them??
I have never tried to freeze them….but I think it would work
I really love this recipe and will print it to try. I love baking with my kids too. I love your Pamper Chef tools too. I noticed!!! The pictures you provide is very useful. Great job and thanks so much!!! I might even try it with the kitchenaid mixer. I never thought of doing the cresent rolls but the I have done the one’s with balls and placing three of them in a muffin tin.
As always you are the best!
These look yummy!! This looks like a great recipe to start with for a newbie home bread maker like me! I can bake desserts but not bread! Thanks.
I get so confused when it comes to flour! All purpose or self-rising or is there another kind for making bread??
Tabitha…I just use all Pupose…but they do sell “bread flour too”
I made some with dinner tonight and it was a hit. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
I am a total baker of bread lover and these look fantastic! Gonna make them soon!! Thansk for sharing. I love finding/getting new bread recipes.
this is a beautiful.
Thank you so much!!! I can’t wait to try these. I am not the best cook but these seem simple enough so I am going to give them a try! I love that you post recipes on your blog
Do you have a KitchenAid mixer? If so, do you realize you can make this in there w/ the dough hook? I have started using it for all my dough because of the hand/wrist pain. Makes it so easy.
Marsha….I just got one last year. But I started using this recipe about 5 years ago. SO if i make a loaf of bread I use the mixer and another recipe. But if I make rolls I use this recipe, it is my favorite. Plus my Kitchen aid is so heavy I hate lugging it out. I make rolls more than bread
This is my PIZZA crust recipe for the lady that aked if this would be a good recipe:
1 1/2 cups warm water
stir in 1 packed or 2 1/4 t. yeast, and 1 T. brown sugar Stir and let set 10 minutes.
stir in 2 T. olive oil 1 t. salt (I also add Italian herbs) Stir in 2 1/2 cups flour, then addition flour up to 1 cup to make a non sticky dough, kneed in bowl for a few minutes, Let rise for 15 minues and punch down. Bake at 425 when you bake your pizza.
how do I book mark this page for the recipe?
Amy if you click on the title …My Thrifty Roll Recipe it will pull up as it’s own page and you can then book mark it. Or you can click on the recipe link on the side bar….but here it direct link just in case the above does not work for you.
http://athriftymom.com/2010/04/my-thrifty-roll-recipe/
hi Sarah,
I’m totally not a kitchen lady but right now I’m actually thinking a about making this for my family!
maybe sounds silly, what kind of flour do I have to buy? and what kind of yeast? or brand? I have NO IDEA! please reply me when you are free. thanks for your blog~ LOVE iT. I feel love here~
Joyce….glad to help.
You can use any kind of flour, you can buy special bread flour, but I just use your standard baking flour. As for the yeast I buy mine in bulk…but you can buy it in little pre messared packets in the store. Normally come in sets of 3…that should work fine for you. Good luck
I just looooove homemade rolls with supper! Just wondering– when are you going to post the recipe for your yummy sweet pork? I keep anxiously waiting! I know you have your “mom hands” completely full right now, but if you have time? . . . .
Juli …I posted it long ago…you must have missed it here is the link
http://athriftymom.com/2010/02/sweet-shredded-pork-recipe/
http://athriftymom.com/2010/02/recipe-cilantro-ranch-dressing/
Looks absolutely deliscous!!!
Yum! They look delicious! You have very cute helpers!!
Do you let the rolls rise again after you have cut and formed them or do you go right ahead and bake them?
Lana you can let them rise if you want….but I normally let them go straight to the oven….they will normally double in size as they cook
Thanks for posting Sarah. I’ve never been a bread/roll maker…but really wanted some for Easter. I wasn’t impressed with the recipe I found, so I’m going to give yours a try! Glad the girls like cooking with you…great memories for all of you! I still remember making homemade egg noodles for chicken noodle soup with my Grandma when I was about the same age as your girls…
Yummy!! I will make them tomorrow : ) Thanks so much for the recipe!
Those are beautiful! I have the same problem with the pain in my wrists when I make bread ( and I make almost all our bread), so this recipe is one I’m REALLY eager to try, lol.
Thank you!
I was looking for a pizza dough recipe do you think this would do the job or would it rise to much?
Wuxter… may be a little too fluffy for pizza
How many does this recipe make? Do they freeze well?
The recipe makes about 24-30 rolls depends on how big you make the rolls.
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