Cake Pan Dinner Rolls
Skip the explosive containers for these homemade Cake Pan Dinner Rolls. They’re easy to make, even for beginners. They’re delicious with butter and honey, and absolutely made for mopping up gravies and sauces.
When it comes to making bread, I am a self-proclaimed rookie. I have to say, though, that these dinner rolls are really easy to make.
This was all done by hand, no mixers, just a bowl and wooden spoon. I felt like such a pioneer.
Also, it’s nice to have a small batch of rolls that can be served from a cake pan.
Making Cake Pan Dinner Rolls
First, grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch cake pan with either butter or non-stick spray. Set aside for now.
Next, in a measuring cup or small bowl, mix together the packet of dry yeast with the warm water. While this mixture does its thing, mix the remaining ingredients together.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, shortening, and salt. Then, pour in the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
No mixers are needed, just a bowl and a wooden spoon. Oh, and some elbow grease.
Once combined, lightly flour a work surface, and turn out the dough to knead for about a minute. If the dough is too sticky to knead, sprinkle a small amount of flour over the top and keep going.
Then, divide the dough and form into 12 balls. Place the balls into the prepared cake pan and cover with a towel.
Place the cake pan in a warm area, thus allowing the dough to rise; approx. 1 hour.
At this point, preheat the oven to 400° and remove the towel. Place the cake pan in the center of the rack and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is a beautiful, golden brown.
I leave the rolls right in the cake pan when I serve. The pan cools off quickly enough that they don’t keep cooking, plus it looks unique to serve this way.
Store the Cake Pan Dinner Rolls in an air-tight container for a few days, or freeze for up to three months. Defrost by leaving them in their container on the counter overnight.
More Dinner Rolls and Such
- Cheddar Ranch Dinner Rolls
- Cheesy Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
- Cheater Bread Sticks
- Garlic French Bread Swirls
- Parmesan Garlic Toast
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Cake Pan Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- .25 oz. active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup water, warm, approx. 110°
- 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Grease an 8-inch cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a measuring glass, mix yeast with warm water. Allow to sit 5 minutes while you mix the other ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, shortening, and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture; stir until combined.
- Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 1 minute. Sprinkle with more flour if sticky. Divide dough and form into 12 balls. Place balls into prepared cake pan and cover with towel. Place cake pan in warm area allowing dough to rise; approx. 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Bake 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Enjoy!
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Cake Pan Dinner Rolls
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