Pull Apart Cornmeal Dinner Rolls
by Amanda Formaro
Winter weather means lots of meals in the slow cooker and plenty of piping hot soups and stews. What better accompaniment for a warming bowl of soup or stew than homemade rolls? These pull apart dinner rolls and the perfect size to dip into soup!
Pull Apart Cornmeal Dinner Rolls
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Butter, melted
Yellow cornmeal (optional)
In small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup cornmeal and salt; cook and stir until warm (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F).
In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add egg and milk mixture. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently 2 to 3 minutes to make a smooth ball. (Knead in just enough remaining flour so dough is no longer sticky.) Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in size (1 hour). Punch dough down; turn out on lightly floured surface. Let dough rest for 10 minutes. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
To shape rolls, roll or pat dough to a 10x8-inch rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Cut into 2-1/2x1-inch strips. Arrange strips in prepared pan, leaving about 1/2 inch between each strip. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with additional cornmeal, if you like. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden and rolls sound hollow when lightly tapped. Remove from pan. Serve warm or room temperature. Makes 32 rolls.
About the Author:
Amanda Formaro is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook and make crafts. She is the craft expert for FamilyCorner.com and Kaboose.com. You can see her crafty creations on Crafts by Amanda and her delicious recipes on Amanda's Cookin'. She is also the owner of Fun Family Crafts.
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