Grandma’s Yeast Rolls

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nancy Spoth, Festus, Missouri

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 23, 2023

My grandmother use to make these rolls for family get-togethers and holidays. The applesauce adds so much flavor. —Nancy Spoth, Festus, Missouri

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Grandma's Yeast Rolls

Yield:2 dozen
Prep:20 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, applesauce, egg whites, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes (dough will be slightly sticky). Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-in. rope; tie into a knot. Place on 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  4. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 12-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.