Spoon Rolls

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Yield 16 rolls
Test Kitchen Approved
"THE BATTER for these rolls may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, so this is a great way to treat your family to homemade rolls without the extra preparation each time. My mother raised eight children, and we had these delicious 'from-scratch' rolls often."

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 cups self-rising flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add butter, egg and sugar; mix well. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined (batter will be soft). Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Spoon batter into 16 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 168 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

"THE BATTER for these rolls may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, so this is a great way to treat your family to homemade rolls without the extra preparation each time. My mother raised eight children, and we had these delicious 'from-scratch' rolls often."
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