Virginia Clise Bread

4.5
(24)

These are by far the best rolls I've ever had! My neighbor's mom makes these and passed the recipe along. They are scrumptious! This recipe makes a lot of rolls. You can freeze the dough after forming it into rolls.

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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
40
Yield:
40 rolls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

  • 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 6 cups warm water

  • 1 cup shortening, melted

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 5 pounds all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir yeast into 1 cup warm water to dissolve. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar. In a separate large bowl, stir salt into 5 cups warm water to dissolve; stir in shortening and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. After yeast foams, stir salt mixture into yeast mixture.

  2. Mix in the 1/2 of the flour, and then mix in remaining flour 2 cups at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic.

  3. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  4. Form the dough into approximately 30 to 40 rounds. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  5. Bake rolls in preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown. Serve warm.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
6g Fat
46g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 12%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 72mg 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.