Pocket Book Rolls

8 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees)
  • 5 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup shortening or 1 cup lard
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • melted butter

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl dissolve yeast in water. Set aside.
  2. 2
    In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda and sugar.
  3. 3
    Cut in shortening.
  4. 4
    Add the yeast mixture, then buttermilk.
  5. 5
    Mix batter by hand until dough is formed.
  6. 6
    Cover dough and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  7. 7
    Two hours before serving, remove dough from refrigerator and place on floured counter.
  8. 8
    Punch down and knead slightly.
  9. 9
    Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness, cut with biscuit cutter.
  10. 10
    Brush tops with melted butter and fold over.
  11. 11
    Place on well-greased baking sheet, cover, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  12. 12
    Rebrush tops of rolls with butter.
  13. 13
    Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

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