Freezer Dinner Rolls Recipes

FREEZE-AND-BAKE ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add warm milk, oil, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in enough flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four portions. Divide and shape each portion into 12 balls. Roll each ball into a 10-in. rope; tie into a loose knot, pinching together ends. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 300°., Brush rolls with melted butter. Bake 15 minutes to parbake. Cool completely on a wire rack. Freeze in resealable plastic freezer bags., To serve, preheat oven to 375°. Bake frozen rolls on baking sheets until browned and heated through, 12-15 minutes.

CLASSIC DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F). Add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1/4 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
• Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls. Place in greased 8-inch round pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 20 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; brush with additional melted butter, if desired. Serve warm.

FREEZER DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl thoroughly mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and active dry yeast.
• Combine water, milk and margarine in a saucepan; heat until 120 to 130 degrees F (margarine does not need to melt).
• Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat at high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
• Turn out onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cover with plastic wrap, then a towel, let rest 20 minutes.
• Punch down dough again; shape into desired shapes for dinner rolls.
• Place on greased baking sheets; cover with plastic wrap and foil, sealing well.
• Freeze until firm.
• Transfer to plastic bags (freeze up to 4 weeks).
• TO BAKE: Remove from freezer; place on greased baking sheets.
• Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Bake at 350 degrees F 15 minutes, or until golden brown and done.
• Remove from baking sheets and let cool.