FAVORITE YEAST ROLLS

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These golden brown rolls are light and tender...and easy to make. To cut out the biscuits, we use the top of a drinking glass, and they turn out just fine. I like them warm with lots of butter.-Emma Rea, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 10.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and butter; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll dough to 3/8-in. thickness; cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Bake at 375° for 11-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5 mg cholesterol, Sodium 109 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 2 g protein.