Duggar Homemade Yeast Rolls Recipe

Experience the Duggar family's secret to irresistible yeast rolls! These buttery, soft rolls, a treasured recipe from family friend Gayla Ellenbarger, are perfect for any gathering. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, these rolls are a must-try for your next family celebration. Prep time includes dough rising.

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 285.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Duggar Homemade Yeast Rolls

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How to Make Duggar Homemade Yeast Rolls

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Cut in using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk together 2 large eggs. Add hot water to reach the 2-cup mark.
  3. Pour the egg and water mixture over the dry ingredients.
  4. Gradually add the remaining 3 cups of all-purpose flour, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms. (You may need slightly more or less flour depending on the humidity).
  5. Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm oven (approximately 100°F) for 20 minutes.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  7. Knead the dough gently for a minute or two.
  8. Gently flatten the dough into a large rectangle or circle (about 1/2 inch thick).
  9. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 triangle-shaped pieces.
  10. Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the point, forming a crescent roll.
  11. Grease two 9x13 inch baking pans. Arrange the rolls in the pans, leaving some space between them for rising.
  12. Let the rolls rise in a warm oven (approximately 100°F) for at least 20 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  13. Remove the pans from the warm oven.
  14. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  15. As soon as the rolls are out of the oven, brush generously with melted butter.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

27g

Carbs

12g