We got the most awesome surprise in the mail yesterday. My mom and Sandy (my step-dad) had ordered us some things from Omaha Steaks! Filet Mignon and ground beef patties! If you're wondering about the hamburger patties it's because a couple of years ago they had set us a "Sampler Kit" (I KNOW that's probably not what it's actually called but you get the idea!) that included ground beef patties. They are some of the best hamburgers I've ever had and we enjoyed the heck out of them. So yesterday, for the life of me I couldn't figure out "why" they had sent them. Until I read the enclosed note which read
"Happy Homestead!
We are so happy for y'all. Thought you should feast to celebrate. (Just add your favorite whatever ;).
Love y'all, Mom and Sandy"
Now you tell me wasn't that one of the most thoughtful things in the world to do? So we feasted on grilled Filet Mignon, stuffed baked potato's, salad and homemade 30 minute rolls. Nice, very nice.
I've been saying I was going to make these rolls for over a year now and never did get around to it until yesterday. I'll definitely be making them again. My friend from West Virginia had given the recipe to me and told me just how easy (not to mention good) they are to make. I don't know where she had originally seen the recipe and it wasn't on the copy of the recipe. I tried searching it and came up with several the were pretty much the same so... Thanks to whoever you are for originally sharing this recipe. These are fast and really easy!
30 Minute Rolls
1 C plus 2 Tbsp warm water
1/3 C oil
2 Tbsp yeast
1/4 C sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
3 1/2 C bread flour (seems to work better but all purpose flour will also work)
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
In your mixer bowl combine the water, oil, yeast and sugar and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Using your dough hook, mix in the salt, egg and flour. Knead with hook until will incorporated and dough is soft and smooth. (Just a few minutes)
Form dough into 12 balls and then place in a greased 9 x 13 pan and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees or until golden brown.
And there you have it. There are only a couple of things I would probably do differently. There was enough dough that I easily made 14 instead of 12 rolls. I also had to cook these about 17 minutes but I'm sure that's because of the oven and it's little "ticks".
In any case I'll be sure to make these again. Try them. You might be really surprised at just how yummy (not to mention easy) these rolls are.
A perfect accompaniment to an awesome steak dinner.
Since my wife is a vegetarian, I don't get to eat a lot of meat. \Wish someone would send me a package like that (grin).
ReplyDeleteDizzy, Maybe you could whisper sweet meat thought's in the Mrs. head? Auction a few "honey-do's" in exchange for a big ol package of Omaha steaks, maybe? LOL!!
DeleteWhat a sweet sweet gift. When we lost our fridge/freezer [it was new but went kaplooey anyway] we also lost $200 of newly purchased groceries - and my beloved ILs did the same. My FIL is from Nebraska and swears by Omaha Steaks, and rightly so. Soooo goood. I am so happy for you and hubs. Glad you had a luscious dinner too.
ReplyDeleteI have made that recipe before, but I wasn't as impressed with the rolls. They are okay in a pinch, but I like my normal rise ones better. Wonder what I did wrong? Hmmm.
Have a great day. Hugs!
Skippy, it seems like I remember that... Of course I could easily be wrong. You sure can't go wrong with the flavor of Omaha Meats, can ya?
DeleteAs for the rolls, I think you make a good point. They are good in a pinch but next time I make them (and I WILL make them again) I'll change it up just a bit. The biggest difference would be to let them rise more on their own. But they sure do live up to their name "30 Minute Rolls"!
Wonderful gift! I am going to try the quick rolls, mine take a while to rise.
ReplyDeleteJMD I was sure surprised! I'm sure these would be much better with a longer rise but hey... sometimes you just want some fast and easy yeast rolls! This one sure is that.
DeleteThat was a nice gift. And, the roll sound delicious. I might try those.
ReplyDeleteIt really was sweet wasn't it? I think you would like these rolls because (1 you don't have to stand there and knead knead knead and (2 they whip up in no time.
DeleteMy mom sends us Omaha Steaks packages. She says it is the easiest way to handle birthdays, christmas, et al. I always save the styrofoam boxes, they make excellent storage chests. I have to keep them where the ferrets can't get at them, though. They love to dig right through a styrofoam box.
ReplyDeleteHarry, why is it I can just see pieces of Styrofoam from one end of your house to the other??? I'm definitely saving the box though. You never know when you might need a cooler!
DeleteSCI,
ReplyDeleteMom and Dad (Step Dad's) sure know how to surprise us, and we all love surprises. What a wonderful surprise for you and Mars on owning your own homestead.
I need to get Bulldog Man outside to help get the grill cleaned up, and fired up for some barbequing. The last time we had barbeque was at your place. I'm craving some chicken on the grill :-)
Now that roll recipe sounds really good. I'm going to have to try it but won't be using a mixer to mix the dough. I'll be using my hands. It may take a little longer by hand but I bet it's well worth it.
Getting some rain here tonight, it's nice and quiet outside when it rains. Makes for great sleeping weather.
Have a great weekend!!!
Sandy, They sure do know how to give good gifts for sure! And yep, it's time to break out the pit for come good "chew". Ya'll should come up sometime this spring and we'll char some steaks. (Or these days what with the prices like they are going, some chicken sure sounds good too)
DeleteIf you aren't going to use a mixer to make your rolls then you might as well go on and let them rise a bit longer.
Hope you guys had a great weekend!
Sci
OOOO thank you will have to try these! Sound so simple and I like simple!
ReplyDeleteSimple is definitely the word of the day. :0)
DeleteI use nearly this exact same recipe all the time (well at least most every Sunday!) I do beef it up a bit w/a handful of oatmeal or bran flakes and a handful of dried milk powder (protein doncha' know) and about a tsp. of vital wheat gluten. I also use two cups white flour and 1 cup wheat and the other 1/2ish cup is wheat flour for when I shape the rolls. I also add a splash of honey :D!! Well, it is the same original recipe just tweaked out!! HA! Which is why when my son makes them everyone says "they are good, but they aren't the same as Mom's". Uh, my hands are small, so a handful probably means about an eighth to a quarter of a cup. There, now everyone knows all my secrets!
ReplyDeleteLOL Now that we know your secret we won't be able to bribe you for dinner rolls? Like you, I tend to tweak recipes but I'll venture out here on a limb and say about the only thing that's the same is... well.... everything! I'll have to remember to try some of your "tweaks" though as they sound pretty darn good!
DeleteSci Gurl - do you think that your parents would adopt me and jam? that was a really sweet gift to send and i am glad that you and Mars enjoyed your meal. thanks for the rolls recipe, but after reading all of the comments, i'll try them but will tweak them a bit.
ReplyDeleteand heck - couldn't you AT LEAST have taken a pic of those steaks? jeesh.
your friend,
kymber
Sci, added the 30 minute rolls to my recipe page and gave you full credit. I'm going to try them out Sunday. I got a smoked ham hock and some 16 bean soup that some quick yeast rolls would go great with.
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