Grandma's Clover Leaf Rolls

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My grandma's cloverleaf rolls recipe was always requested at family get-togethers. They're delicious, and I cherish my memories of baking them with her.

close up view of a pile of Clover Leaf Rolls in a red bowl
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 clover rolls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup milk

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and a large bowl. Set them aside.

  2. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat just until bubbles begin to form. Stir in sugar, shortening, and salt; set aside until cooled to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).

  3. Sprinkle yeast over warm water and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.

  4. Beat egg in a large bowl, then stir in yeast and milk mixtures until combined. Stir in 1/2 of the flour until no lumps remain, then stir in remaining flour, a little at a time, until a smooth dough forms. Place into the prepared bowl, turning once to grease the top of dough. Cover the bowl and let dough rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

  5. Deflate dough and transfer to a well-floured work surface. Divide dough into 36 equal pieces and shape into balls. Place 3 balls into each prepared muffin cup. Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough balls double in size, about 1 hour.

  6. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

198 Calories
6g Fat
32g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 198
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 85mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.