The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Nana's Yeast Rolls
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Fresh, homemade rolls make a world of a difference in a dinner. Whether you're using them to dip in soup or as buns for burgers and sandwiches, these traditional recipe rolls never go out of style.
serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
2 reviews
ingredients
1/2 cup warm water
1 package (.25 ounce size) active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup hot water
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
directions
Place the warm water in a shallow dish. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes or until it starts to bubble.
Meanwhile, combine the sugar, salt, shortening, and hot water. Mix well.
When the yeast is bubbly, add it to the sugar mixture. Stir in the flour and egg and mix until a smooth dough forms. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead until elastic and smooth.
Form the dough into a large ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft free place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Remove the dough from the bowl and punch down lightly to deflate it. Divide the dough into smooth balls, each about 2 inches in diameter (or desired size).
Place the rolls on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until done.
Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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reviews & comments
November 22, 2007
The shortening gives these a nice crust. If you want a softer crust, use butter. Good flavor and loved the texture. Makes great sandwich buns.
September 25, 2007
This recipe makes a great dozen little dinner rolls that have a great crunchy crust and a soft delicious center. A good baking time for these rolls is 20 minutes.