Refrigerator Rolls/ Refrigerator Cinnamon Rolls

24-36 rolls Total: 45 m
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Refrigerator Rolls/ Refrigerator Cinnamon Rolls
Great Fresh Cooked Rolls. This recipe shows how to prepare the basic refrigerator rolls. Then using the same basic recipe to prepare cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

2-3 dozen servings
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (2 oz) cake compressed yeast
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 egg
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 3 tbsp melted butter, margarine, or shortening
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup currants or raisins (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Refrigerator Rolls – Plain: Scald milk (heat until small bubbles form around edges, about 180°F/82°C) over hot water in top of a double boiler or over very low heat. Cool to lukewarm.
  2. Add the crumbled yeast, sugar, water and egg to milk. Beat with a beater until well combined.
  3. Add the flour, shortening and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until blended.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and store in refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight.
  5. To bake, remove dough from fridge and shape into rolls. Let rise until double in size (about 1-2 hours depending on room temperature).
  6. Bake rolls at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Cinnamon Rolls: Use half of the recipe of refrigerator rolls above. Instead of shaping into rolls, roll dough on lightly floured board into an oblong 1/4 inch thick. Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and raisins.
  8. Roll like jelly rolls and cut in 1 inch slices.
  9. Place cut side down in greased muffin pans; let double in size (about 1-2 hours).
  10. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.