Best Overnight Refrigerator Rolls Recipes

OVERNIGHT ROLLS

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I'm pleased to share the recipe for these light and tender rolls, which I've made for 25 years. I once served them to a woman who'd been in the restaurant business for half a century. She said they were the best rolls she'd ever tasted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 20 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
1/2 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided
1-1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in 3 tablespoons water. Add remaining sugar and water, oil, egg, salt and 2 cups flour; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Shape into 20 balls. Roll each into a 8-in. rope; tie into a loose knot. Place on a greased baking sheet; cover and refrigerate overnight. Allow rolls to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes before baking. , Bake at 375° until lightly browned, about 12-15 minutes. Brush with butter if desired. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

REFRIGERATOR ROLLS

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I use this dough as a substitute in recipes that call for frozen bread dough. I like to make things from scratch, including rolls.-Nick Welty, Smithville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add eggs, sugar, butter, salt and 3 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 2 days. , Punch dough down and divide in half; shape each portion into 12 rolls. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.