Alright, listen up, y’all. I’m gonna tell ya how to make some good ol’ homemade rolls, the kind my grandma used to make. No fancy yeast or bakin’ powder needed, nope! We’re keepin’ it simple, like back in the day.
First off, you gotta get yourself some flour. Don’t go buyin’ that fancy stuff, just plain ol’ flour will do. I usually just dump a bunch in a bowl, maybe three or four cups, somethin’ like that. You’ll learn how much you need after a while, it ain’t rocket science. Heck, my grandma never even had measurin’ cups, just used her hands!
Next, you gotta add some salt. Just a pinch, maybe two. Don’t want them rolls tastin’ like nothin’, now do ya? And a little bit of sugar too. Just a spoonful or so. Gives ’em a nice little sweetness.
- Flour
- Salt
- Sugar
Now, here’s the secret, instead of yeast or baking soda to make fluffy rolls, we’re making flatbread rolls, this is what my grandma taught me. We’re gonna use some milk. Not too much, just enough to make the dough come together. I like to use buttermilk if I got it, makes ’em a bit more tender. But regular milk works just fine too. Pour it in little by little, mixin’ it with your hands. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty, that’s the best way to do it!
Keep mixin’ and kneadin’ that dough until it’s nice and smooth. It shouldn’t be too sticky, but not too dry neither. You want it just right. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour. Too dry, add a little more milk. See? It ain’t hard.
Once the dough is ready, you gotta let it rest. Just cover it with a towel and let it sit on the counter for a bit. Maybe half an hour or so. This gives the flour time to soak up the milk and makes the rolls nice and soft.
Okay, now it’s time to shape the rolls. You can make ’em any size you want. I usually make ’em about this big, demonstrates with hands Just pinch off a piece of dough and roll it into a ball. Then flatten it out a bit. You can use a rollin’ pin if you got one, but I just use my hands. Like I said, keepin’ it simple.
Once you got all your rolls shaped, it’s time to cook ’em. You can bake ’em in the oven, but I like to fry ’em in a pan. Just heat up a little bit of oil in a skillet, not too hot, and put the rolls in. Cook ’em for a few minutes on each side, until they’re nice and golden brown. Make sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t burn! My grandma always said a watched pot never boils, but a watched roll never burns!
And that’s it! Homemade rolls, no yeast, no bakin’ powder, just plain ol’ good eatin’. You can eat ’em with butter, jam, or whatever you like. They’re good with soup, stew, or just by themselves. My grandkids love ’em, and I bet yours will too.
Now, I know some folks like their bread all light and airy, but these ain’t like that. They’re a bit denser, more like flatbread, I guess. But they’re good and hearty, and they fill ya up. And that’s what matters, right? Food ain’t gotta be fancy to be good. Sometimes the simplest things are the best.
And let me tell you somethin’ else, makin’ bread like this, it’s more than just food. It’s about connectin’ with the past, with the way things used to be. It’s about takin’ the time to make somethin’ with your own two hands, somethin’ that you can share with the people you love. That’s what really makes them rolls special and tasty. It ain’t just flour and milk, it’s love and care too.
So go on, give it a try. Don’t be scared. It might not be perfect the first time, but you’ll get the hang of it. And once you do, you’ll never go back to those store-bought rolls again. Trust me on this one. I’ve been making these rolls since I was a little girl, and I ain’t never steered nobody wrong yet.
And you know what? You can even get creative with it. Add some herbs or spices to the dough. Or some cheese. Or some onions. Whatever you like. The possibilities are endless. Just remember the basics, flour, salt, sugar, liquid, and a whole lotta love. That’s all you need, y’all!
So there you have it. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Now go make some rolls!
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