School Lunchroom Cafeteria Rolls

Name: School Lunchroom Cafeteria Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 117 min
Ingredients: 3 cups warm water; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar; 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 0.25 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon salt; 10 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup shortening; 0.25 cup butter, melted

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These rolls are JUST like the ones the cafeteria ladies make in the school lunch rooms! My 8-year-old daughter loves the cafeteria rolls and said my recipe was even better! You can't mess these up! They are super easy and everyone will want the recipe. We eat the leftovers for breakfast or put cheese and turkey in warmed rolls for a quick lunch!

Recipe by MOMMY2THREEANGELS

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 57 mins

Servings:

22

Yield:

44 rolls

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Ingredients

3 cups warm water
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
¼ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon salt
10 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the warm water and 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let it stand for about 10 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
Mix the milk, eggs and salt into the yeast. Measure the flour into a separate bowl, add 2/3 cup sugar, and crumble the shortening into it using your fingers until it is barely noticeable. Gradually stir the flour into the wet ingredients. Mix using a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and starts to form a ball around the spoon. Cover with a hot wet towel that has been wrung out, and set in a warm place to rise until double in bulk. This should take about 45 minutes.
When the dough has risen, pour the melted butter over it, and knead for about 2 minutes. Let the dough rest for a few minutes, then roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1 inch thick. Use a knife to cut into 2 inch squares. Roll squares into balls, and place into greased round pans, spacing about 1 inch apart. Let rise again until doubled in size. You could also refrigerate the dough, and let it rise overnight for baking the next day.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake the rolls for about 12 minutes, until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282	Calories
6g	Fat
51g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 22
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 342mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 7g
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 91mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.