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golden corral rolls recipe

Golden Corral Rolls Recipe

We already know that Golden Corral has some of the softest, crispiest, most delicious rolls you could find. With this easy copycat Golden Corral rolls recipe, you can have homemade, freshly baked buns any time you’re craving this Golden Corral specialty.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 24 rolls
Calories 180 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 whisk or mixer
  • 1 Knife
  • 2 mixing bowls
Ingredients
  
  • 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup scalding hot milk
  • 1 lightly beaten egg
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
 
  • Add very warm water to a bowl, and then combine it with a packet of active dry yeast and mix thoroughly. Make sure that the active yeast is fully dissolved in the water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup of butter with salt, sugar, and hot milk. Using a whisk or a mixer, ensure that the mixture is fully combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Let the mixture cool down at room temperature.
  • Once the milk mixture has cooled down, it is time to combine it with the yeast you’ve previously left to activate.
  • Pour in the lightly beaten egg, and combine it with these two mixtures using a whisk or a mixer on low speed.
  • Start adding four cups of all-purpose flour little by little while reserving the remaining ½ cup to dust the surface you’ll be kneading the dough on.
  • Start kneading the dough and working the flour into the mixture until you get a soft but compact dough.
  • Now, remove the dough from the bowl onto the kneading surface, and knead the dough for at least five minutes, or until it is pliable and soft.
  • Coat a bowl with melted butter. Then, transfer the Golden Corral rolls dough into it. Position the bowl with the dough in a warm place where it should sit and rise for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Dust a pastry cloth with flour, and then transfer the dough onto it and punch it to release the excess air. Knead the dough for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • If the dough is sticking to your hands, you can add a small amount of flour to be able to knead and shape it.
  • However, make sure not to add too much flour, as this will affect the texture and the softness of the rolls later on.
  • Now it is time to start shaping the Golden Corral rolls, which should be about 1 ½ to 1 ¾ inches wide (in diameter).
  • Prepare a pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch) by adding a little bit of melted butter. Then, transfer the buns, making sure they’re not sticking together.
  • Let the Golden Corral rolls sit in a warm place for another 30-40 minutes to allow them to double in size while you preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Coat the tops of the rolls with some melted butter or margarine. Bake them at 375 degrees F for about 18-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
  • It is important not to overbake them, as this will affect their softness and dry them out.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 3.5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mg
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