Cornmeal Molasses Skillet Rolls

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup mild-flavored molasses
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 combine warm water and yeast in another small bowl. stir until yeast is dissolved.
• 3 place flour in large bowl. add cornmeal and yeast mixtures; stir until soft dough forms. turn dough 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.
• 4 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).
• 5 heat oven to 375â°f.
• 6 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.