Potluck and Buffet Recipes

Lower Fat Pan Rolls

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F), divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water. Add butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar and water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

Punch dough down. Divide into 27 pieces; shape into balls. Place 18 balls in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan and remaining balls in a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Makes 24 rolls