{"id":5345,"date":"2025-08-03T11:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=5345"},"modified":"2025-08-03T11:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:55:12","slug":"old-school-southern-yeast-rolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/03\/old-school-southern-yeast-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"OLD-SCHOOL SOUTHERN YEAST ROLLS"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udf5e Why These Rolls Are Legendary
\n\u2705\u00a0Pillowy soft\u00a0with a golden, buttery crust
\n\u2705\u00a0Made with love\u00a0(and a pinch of grandma\u2019s wisdom)
\n\u2705\u00a0Perfect for soppin\u2019 up gravy\u00a0or eating with honey<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcdc THE AUTHENTIC RECIPE (Makes 24 rolls)<\/h3>\n
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\u2705 The Sponge (Starter)<\/p>\n

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    1 cup\u00a0warm whole milk\u00a0(110\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    2 tsp\u00a0sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    1 packet (2\u00bc tsp)\u00a0active dry yeast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u00bd cup\u00a0flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2705 The Dough<\/p>\n

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      \u00bd cup\u00a0sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      1 stick\u00a0butter, melted + cooled<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      2\u00a0eggs, beaten<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      1 tsp\u00a0salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      4-5 cups\u00a0bread flour\u00a0(or all-purpose in a pinch)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u2705 The Finish<\/p>\n

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        \u00bc cup\u00a0melted butter\u00a0(for brushing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Coarse sea salt\u00a0(optional)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83d\udc75\ud83c\udffc GRANDMA\u2019S STEP-BY-STEP<\/h3>\n

        1. Wake Up the Yeast<\/h4>\n
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          Mix\u00a0milk, sugar, yeast, and \u00bd cup flour\u00a0in a big bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Let sit\u00a015 mins\u00a0until bubbly (this is your “sponge”).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          2. Build the Dough<\/h4>\n
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            Stir in\u00a0sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Add\u00a0flour 1 cup at a time\u00a0until it pulls away from the bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            3. Knead with Love<\/h4>\n
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              Turn onto floured surface, knead\u00a08-10 mins\u00a0until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Pro tip: Sing a hymn while kneading\u00a0(allegedly makes \u2019em lighter!)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              4. Let It Rise<\/h4>\n
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                Place in greased bowl, cover with a damp towel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Let rise\u00a01-2 hours\u00a0until doubled\u00a0(warmer=faster!)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                5. Shape & Proof<\/h4>\n
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                  Punch down, divide into\u00a024 balls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Arrange in greased pans, cover, rise\u00a045 more mins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  6. Bake to Golden Perfection<\/h4>\n
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                    Bake at\u00a0375\u00b0F\u00a0for\u00a015-18 mins\u00a0until tops are golden.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Brush with\u00a0melted butter\u00a0right out of the oven.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    \ud83d\udca1 OLD-SCHOOL SECRETS<\/h3>\n

                    \ud83d\udd38\u00a0For extra tenderness: Replace \u00bc cup milk with potato water
                    \n\ud83d\udd38\u00a0Make ahead: Refrigerate shaped rolls overnight, bake fresh in the AM
                    \n\ud83d\udd38\u00a0Crowd trick: Add 1 tbsp honey to the dough for a subtle sweetness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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