Paula Deen Yeast Rolls Recipe

This easy and delicious recipe for Paula Deen’s yeast rolls brings warm, buttery goodness straight to your table. Perfect for any meal, these golden rolls are quick to prepare with simple, everyday ingredients like biscuit mix and yeast. Soft, fluffy, and brushed with melted butter, they’re a comforting treat you’ll want to bake again and again.

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¼ cup butter (½ stick), melted
• 3 cups biscuit mix divided
• ¾ cup warm water (98-105 °F)
• 1 (¼ oz) package active dry yeast

How To Make Yeast Rolls Recipe?

1. Preheat & Prepare Yeast: Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Dissolve the yeast in warm water.
2. Mix Dough Base: In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of biscuit mix and sugar. Stir in the yeast mixture vigorously.
3. Knead Dough: Generously sprinkle your work surface with the remaining ½ to 1 cup of biscuit mix. Turn the dough onto the surface and knead it well, about 15-20 times.
4. Shape Rolls: Shape the dough into desired shapes (e.g., heaping tablespoons of dough into balls). Place them on a lightly greased baking sheet.
5. Rise: Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. Bake: Before baking, brush the rolls with melted butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Finish: Brush the hot rolls again with melted butter.

Recipe Tips:

• Use Warm Water for Yeast: Make sure the water is warm (98-105 °F) to activate the yeast properly. If it’s too hot or cold, the yeast won’t rise, and the rolls won’t be fluffy.
• Knead the Dough Well: Knead the dough at least 15-20 times to build a smooth texture. This ensures your rolls are soft and even.
• Let the Dough Rise: Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour. This step is key for making the rolls light and airy.
• Don’t Skip Butter Brushing: Brushing melted butter on the rolls before and after baking adds extra flavor and keeps them moist.
• Bake Until Golden Brown: Keep an eye on the rolls and bake until they’re golden brown, not just light tan. This gives them a perfect crust while keeping the inside soft.

How To Store Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover yeast rolls cool to room temperature. Place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Allow the yeast rolls to cool completely. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, leave them at room temperature for a few hours, then warm in the oven for a few minutes before serving

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 186
• Total Fat: 4.2g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 305mg
• Potassium: 53.6mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
• Sugars: 4.8g
• Protein: 4.7g

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