CORN ROLL RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, or a food processor, combine the yeast, water, and 1 teaspoons of the sugar and let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, the butter, buttermilk, egg, salt, and 3/4 cup of the cornmeal; blend well.
• Stir in enough flour (start with about 2 cups) to make a soft dough.
• On a lightly floured board or in the mixer or food processor, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, 7 to 10 minutes by hand, 5 minutes in a mixer, or 40 seconds in the food processor.
• Add more flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking.
• *At this point the dough can be stored.
• Place in a 1-gallon food storage bag, push out all of the air, and secure with a twist tie, leaving room at the end for expansion.
• Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Transfer to a large, lightly greased bowl, turn to coat with the grease, rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk-about 1 hour.
• Punch the dough down and roll it out 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
• Cut into eighteen 3-inch rounds and set 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
• Cover with dry towels and let rise until almost doubled in bulk, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Sprinkle the rolls lightly with the remaining 2 tbsp of cornmeal and bake until golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes.
• Makes 18 roll.
• •Serving later:.
• Let the dough sit at room temperature for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Knead a few turns on a lightly floured board, then proceed starting with punching down the dough and rolling 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, butter, cornmeal and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Cool to 110° - 115°., In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cornmeal mixture, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 30 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Uncover rolls; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cornmeal. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.