BRAN ROLLS

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I am a retired Extension Home Economist and I bake almost every day. Some of my baking ends up at the Ronald McDonald house with the familys staying there while sick family members are being treated in local hospitals.-Lucile Cline, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup All-Bran
1/2 cup boiling water
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
3-1/2 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine bran and boiling water; set aside. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and salt. Add egg and yeast mixture; mix well. Add bran mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half; divide each half into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball; place balls into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.