Cornmeal Molasses Skillet Rolls Food

CORNMEAL ROLLS

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine 1 3/4 Cup warm water, cornmeal, sugar, oil, and salt.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils, about 10 minutes.
• Cool at room temperature to 120 degrees.
• Place in mixing bowl.
• Dissolve yeast in remaining warm water and add to cornmeal mixture.
• Add eggs and mix well.
• Add flour (may need additional) to make a soft dough.
• Turn onto floured board, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
• Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
• Punch dough down.
• Shape into 24 balls.
• Place on greased (or parchment lined) baking sheet.
• Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional cornmeal.
• Let dough balls rise, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from baking sheet and serve warm.
• Freeze any leftover rolls in an airtight container or freezer bag.
• To reheat, place frozen rolls in toaster oven at 300 degrees until warmed through, about 5-8 minutes.

CORNMEAL MOLASSES SKILLET ROLLS

Steps:

• Place boiling water in small bowl. Slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly, until well mixed. Add molasses, 3 tablespoons butter and salt. Stir until butter is melted. Stir in egg; mix well. Set aside.
• Combine warm water and yeast in another small bowl. Stir until yeast is dissolved.
• Place flour in large bowl. Add cornmeal and yeast mixtures; stir until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto well-floured surface. Knead with well-floured hands until ball forms (1 to 2 minutes). (Dough will be sticky.) Cut dough into 16 pieces with sharp knife.
• Shape each piece of dough into ball with well-floured hands. Place balls into well greased 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch round baking pan. Cover; let rise in warm place until double in size (30 to 45 minutes).
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Bake rolls for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and rolls sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Serve warm.