Twice Baked Rolls Recipes

BIG-BATCH DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining 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 and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 48 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Freeze option: Partially bake rolls at 325° for 10 minutes. Freeze cooled partially baked rolls in an airtight container. To use, bake frozen rolls on greased baking sheets at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

GRANDMA'S ZWIEBACK ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, salt, shortening, milk and yeast mixture. Beat well. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic about 6-8 minutes. Dough will be soft. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down and divide into four pieces. Divide three of the pieces into eight pieces each; shape into smooth balls and place on greased baking sheets. Divide remaining dough into 24 balls. Press 1 small ball atop each larger ball. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden, 28-32 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

ULTIMATE TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• When potatoes are done allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.
• Bake for another 15 minutes.

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Rub them with the canola oil and bake for 1 hour, making sure they're sufficiently cooked through.
• Slice the butter into pats. Place in a large mixing bowl and add the bacon bits and sour cream. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F.
• With a sharp knife, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scrape out the insides into the mixing bowl, being careful not to tear the shell. Leave a small rim of potato intact for support. Lay the hollowed out potato shells on a baking sheet.
• Smash the potatoes into the butter, bacon and sour cream. Add the cheese, milk, seasoned salt, green onions and black pepper to taste and mix together well. (IMPORTANT: If you plan to freeze the twice-baked potatoes, do NOT add the green onions.)
• Fill the potato shells with the filling. I like to fill the shells so they look abundant and heaping. Top each potato with a little more grated cheese and pop 'em in the oven until the potato is warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes.

TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Cut baked potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
• 2. Grease a 13 x 9 baking dish.
• 3. Place half the potatoes in a greased baking dish.
• 4. Sprinkle with half the salt, pepper, and bacon. Top with half the sour cream.
• 5. Then top with half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Repeat the layers - salt, pepper, bacon, sour cream and cheese.
• 6. Bake uncovered at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
• 7. Sprinkle with the sliced green onion.

TWICE-BAKED ROLLS

Steps:

• Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.
• Dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Stir in milk, sugar, salt, shortening, and 2 1/2 cup flour.
• Beat until smooth.
• Stir in remaining flour until it makes a soft dough that leaves the sides of the bowl.
• Knead 4 minutes.
• Put in greased bowl and turn greased side of dough up; cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Punch down and divide into 24 pieces of equal size.
• Shape into rolls.
• Place about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet or in greased muffin tins.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Bake in a very slow oven (275°F) 20 to 30 minutes.
• DO NOT LET ROLLS BROWN.
• Remove from baking sheet and cool at room temperature.
• Wrap rolls in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in refrigerator for several days or in freezer for 2-3 months.
• To serve: Brown rolls in hot oven (400°F) 7 to 10 minutes.