The Best Rolls, No Arguments (Mum's Famous Rolls)

Because I love you all, I will post my mother's roll recipe. Now, I know for a fact that very few people have tried these that read this blog. But I challenge you to find a roll that tastes better. Go ahead and try, I dare you.

1 tbls yeast

1/4 c warm water

2 eggs

2 c scalded milk

1/2 c butter

1 1/2 tsp salt (or a little less with salted butter)

1/2 c sugar

6 c flour

1. In a bowl put yeast and warm water together, let that dissolve. Only stir a little at the beginning then let dissolve. Go ahead and stir before adding to other mixtures.

2. Milk, butter, salt, sugar mixed together. Make  sure it is warm, not hot, and then add eggs.

3. Stir until well blended.

4. Stir in 3 c flour, beat until smooth after each cup of flour.

5. Add in 2 more cups of flour.

6. Sprinkle third cup of flour on counter and knead it into bread dough.

7. Place in a greased bowl and cover. Place in a warm place to let it double in size.

8. Let rise, and then punch down. Allow to rise again (for a more fluffy roll).

9. Roll out dough. Use the open side of a cup to cut out rolls. Butter both sides of the rolls (I never said they were healthy). Use a knife to crease the center of your circle and then fold the circle along that line. Place on a cookie sheet.

10. Place the rolls so they have a little room to rise and allow them to do so before you place them in the oven.

11. Back on 400 until golden brown (about 15 to 20 minutes).

12. When rolls come out of the oven, butter the top and enjoy!

Sugar Cookie Frosting

2 cubes butter (soft)

2 c pd sugar

2 tsp vanilla

2 tbls flour

Mix together. (For best results, use white vanilla, it is divine!)

Sugar Cookies

1 c butter (soft)

1 1/2 c pd sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 tsp almond extract

2 1/2 c flour

1 tsp soda

1 tsp cream of tartar

1. Mix butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and almost extract.

2. Min in flour, soda, and cream of tartar.

3. Chill.

4. Cook at 375 for 7 to 8 minutes.

Brown Sugar Muffins

Beat together: 1/2 c shortening, 1c brown sugar, 1 egg.

Then add: 2 c flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 c milk, 2 tsp vanilla.

Fill muffin tins about 2/3 full and bake at 350.

Pumpkin Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
3/4 c pumpkin puree
3 eggs
1 c water
1/3 c vegetable oil
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1/4 t ground cloves

Mix everything and bake according to package directions. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

Pork Chops with Apple Onion Stuffing and Maple Butternut Squash (The Fall Meal )

Pork Chops

4 t oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, cut into 1/3” cubes
1 to 1 1/4 lbs boneless pork chops
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2 t thyme
2 t flour
14 oz chicken broth
2 c stuffing mix

Squash

2 pkg (10 oz each) butternut squash, partially thawed (or cook fresh squash)
4 t butter
1 T maple syrup
1/2 t salt

Heat oven to 200. Heat 2 t oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and apple about 5 minutes…until soft. Transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until browned (5 minutes). Turn chops, sprinkle with thyme and cook until pork is very faintly pink. Transfer chops to serving plate and place in oven. Heat remaining 2 t oil in skillet and stir in flour. Cook 1 minute; add 1/2 c broth and cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Pour sauce over pork chops, return plate to oven. Add onion and apple mixture to skillet, pour in remaining chicken broth and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in stuffing mix. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare squash. Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Add squash and cook, mashing with spoon, 1 minute. Stir in butter, maple syrup and salt; mix well. Cook 2-3 minutes more.

Cinnamon Rolls

This is my mother's most delicious recipe. These rolls are heaven on Earth. Enjoy!

ROLLS:

4 c milk

1 c sugar

4 tbs yeast

1/2 c water

4 eggs

4 tps salt

1 c oil

12-14 c flour

FROSTING:

1 stick butter

1 1/2 c pd sugar

1/4 c (2 ounces) cream cheese

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/8 tsp salt

(I usually triple this)

1. Dissolve yeast in water.
2. Scald milk and allow to cool to luke warm.
3. Mix yeast mixture, milk, beaten eggs, sugar, and 4 c flour.
4. Let rise for 20 min.
5. Add salt, oil, and remainder of flour. (Add the flour one cup at a time and make sure each cup is thoroughly mixed before adding another. The last few cups should be kneaded in.)
6. Knead and let rise until double in bulk.
7. Roll out on a floured surface.
8. Cover in butter and a cinnamon and sugar mix.
9. Roll up, cut, and placed on a greased cookie sheet with a little space in between each roll. (Pam works fine for greasing the pan.)
10. Bake at 350 for 20 min.
11. Mix all the ingredients together to make frosting and smother it all over your rolls.

This is a delicious treat. Ammon and I enjoy them every fall. I hope you enjoy them too!