Cornmeal Rolls

These rolls pair nicely with a hearty soup or stew. Great for OAM baking, as these rolls freeze beautifully.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 18 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 rolls

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups warm water, divided (110-115 degrees)
• 1⁄3 cup cornmeal
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2 (1/4ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2  eggs
• 5  cups all-purpose flour
•  melted butter or  margarine
•  additional cornmeal

Directions

1. In saucepan, combine 1 3/4 Cup warm water, cornmeal, sugar, oil, and salt.
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils, about 10 minutes.
3. Cool at room temperature to 120 degrees.
4. Place in mixing bowl.
5. Dissolve yeast in remaining warm water and add to cornmeal mixture.
6. Add eggs and mix well.
7. Add flour (may need additional) to make a soft dough.
8. Turn onto floured board, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
9. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
10. Punch dough down.
11. Shape into 24 balls.
12. Place on greased (or parchment lined) baking sheet.
13. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional cornmeal.
14. Let dough balls rise, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
15. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
16. Remove from baking sheet and serve warm.
17. Freeze any leftover rolls in an airtight container or freezer bag.
18. To reheat, place frozen rolls in toaster oven at 300 degrees until warmed through, about 5-8 minutes.