Cornmeal Pan Rolls

These delightful golden rolls are always requested at Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hope you enjoy and make good use of this recipe..

INGREDIENTS:

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornmeal

2 tablespoons sugar

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 large egg, room temperature


DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, yeast and salt.

In a small saucepan, heat water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°.

Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened.

Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan or two 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

 Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over rolls. Invert onto wire racks.

Enjoy!  Eat well my friends!