Powdered Milk Dinner Rolls

A hand me down recipe in our family. This is a versatile dough and we use it to make cinnamon rolls as well. The smell of these fresh baked rolls bring back memories of my mother.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 rolls

Ingredients

• 1  cup powdered milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups  lukewarm water
• 1 (1/4ounce) package instant yeast
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  beaten egg
• 4 1⁄2 cups flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine the dissolve the powdered milk and sugar in the warm water and then stir in the yeast. Allow to proof until a creamy foam forms.
2. Stir in the beaten egg, melted butter and salt.
3. Then slowly add the 4 1/2 cups flour or enough to make a soft dough.
4. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap.
5. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch down and let rise until doubled in bulk again.
6. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees, shape into 20 rolls and place in a 9 x 13 greased cake pan. Cover and let rise until doubled.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.