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Make Ahead Freezer Rolls
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Make Ahead Freezer Rolls

These make-ahead freezer rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, they freeze beautifully and bake up golden and delicious whenever you need them. These rolls are a time-saving favorite the whole family will love.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 dozen
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 packets active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 6 - 6 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
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Instructions

  • Heat 2 cups milk in the microwave (about 40 seconds) or on the stovetop until it reaches a temperature of 105 to 110 degrees. Whisk in 2 packets active dry yeast and 1/4 cup sugar and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Combine 5 cups of the flour and the 2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
  • Cut the 1/2 cup butter into about 8 pieces. With the mixer on low speed, add the butter gradually until it is mixed with the flour.
  • Whisk the 2 eggs into the milk and yeast mixture. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix on low, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until the dough begins to come together. With the mixer still on low, gradually add as much remaining flour as necessary until a cohesive dough forms. You may not use all the flour.
  • Cover the dough and let rise for one hour, or until doubled in size. Punch down to deflate.
  • Divide thet dough into 2-3 dozen pieces. Pull down on the sides of the rolls and pinch the seam underneath to form round, smooth balls. Place the rolls on a large, parchment lined cookie sheet and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours. Transfer the frozen rolls to a zip top freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to one month.
  • To bake rolls: place frozen dough balls about 1-inch apart in a lightly greased baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Let rise for about 4 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush the tops with melted butter and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 158g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 128mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g