Dinner Rolls
A classic dinner roll recipe from 1888, modernized for ease of use.
Ingredients
- 1 quart All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonful Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoonful Salt
- 2 teaspoonfuls Royal Baking Powder
- 2 tablespoonfuls Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
- 3/4 pint Whole milk
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, and Royal Baking Powder.
- 2Cut in the butter (or shortening) into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3Add the milk and mix until a smooth, slightly stiff dough forms.
- 4Lightly flour a clean surface. Turn out the dough and give it 1 or 2 quick kneadings to complete its smoothness. Roll out about half of the dough at a time with a rolling pin, very thin. Cut into three-inch strips, then roll these strips up tightly. They should be the thickness of a large lead pencil.
- 5Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are crisp and not too dark colored.
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