Overnight Rolls

Overnight Rolls
Overnight Rolls
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.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Served Person: 20
white meat free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs vegetarian pescatarian
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • melted butter optional
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon sugar divided
  • 1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons warm water (110° divided
  • 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Carbohydrate 0.0214103333333333 g
  • Cholesterol 10.575 mg
  • Fat 3.98194200315597 g
  • Fiber 0.000883333333333333 g
  • Protein 0.314865 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.352467666899104 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 rolls. (6g)
  • Sodium 3.50146666666667 mg
  • Sugar 0.020527 g
  • Trans Fat 0.0871143333717415 g
  • Calories 37 calories

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 375degrees until lightly browned, about 12-15 minutes. Brush with butter if desired. Remove to wire racks to cool.