Basic Sweet Roll Dough

Basic Sweet Roll Dough

A soft white sweet roll dough that can be used in a variety of dessert recipes

12-24 servings

2 c flour
1 T dry yeast
1 c milk
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c shortening
1 t salt
2 eggs
1 1/2-2 c flour

1. In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1 T dry yeast. 

2. Heat milk, sugar, shortening, and salt till warm (115-120°), stirring to melt shortening. Add to dry mixture.

3. Add eggs. Mix well by hand and then stir in 1 1/2 to 2 cups flour, making a moderately stiff dough. 

4. Knead on a lightly floured surface till smooth (adding more flour as you need it, if needed). Shape into a ball.  Place in a greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise till double.

5. Punch down; divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

The Caramel Pecan Roll recipe uses this dough.

This recipe was submitted by guest chef Bonnie Faber.

30 minutes

Average vote based on 3 reviews.
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User Reviews
9
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Good dough, best eaten fresh
This is a great sweet roll dough; like a lot of homemade breads, this is best when served warm and/or less than 2 days old. :D Or, freeze as soon as the baked goods have cooled, and thaw as needed. Yum!!


10
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Delicious!!!!
I made these yesterday and they are delicious!!! Very easy to make too. I know I'll be making these again! :)


10
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Nice dough!
I've made lots of good cinnamon rolls but I'll be saving this dough recipe! It was very moist and stlightly sweet!