Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns School Cafeteria Hot Rolls 4.0 (4) 4 Reviews 3 Photos Recipe for hot rolls (from school food service 1968-1990). Submitted by Trampisjr Updated on September 26, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 3 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins Servings: 42 Yield: 42 rolls Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup melted shortening 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or as needed Directions Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl. Let stand until yeast is frothy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add shortening and eggs; beat for 2 minutes more. Slowly add remaining flour and mix well. Let dough rise in a warm place, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into 42 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Let rolls rise in a warm spot, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently brush tops with butter. Cook's Note: You can use vegetable oil instead of shortening. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 115 Calories 4g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 42 Calories 115 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Sodium 60mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 3g Protein 2g 5% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 31mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved