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Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls

October 24, 2014 by Stephie 47 Comments

Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls: The fluffiest dinner rolls come from the easiest, no-knead refrigerator-roll dough. It’s a dream come true!

This post is sponsored by Red Star Yeast. All opinions are, as always, 100% my own.

Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls
I can’t even beat around the bush with this post. We have to get right to business – because the business, today, is bread.

I know I just shared my Texas Roadhouse Rolls recipe with you last week, but I think you’ll forgive me for the carb overload with this recipe.

This recipe for Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls comes from my great-grandmother’s recipe box.

REFRIGERATOR ROLLS

This recipe was originally given to my Ma-Ma by a woman named Nancy Nanovski, who lived across the street from my mother’s family when she was growing up.

Nancy is known in my family for two things: this refrigerator roll recipe, and her “cleaning tip” that she would give to young women who were getting married: leave the vacuum cleaner out all of the time so that if someone stops by unexpectedly, they will think they interrupted your cleaning and automatically forgive your mess.

I think Nancy and I would have been friends.

And so, in the spirit of sharing – both this recipe and the delicious rolls that it makes – I am bringing you this recipe today in partnership with Red Star Yeast and Stop Hunger Now.

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Did you know that nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger, and that every 10 seconds a child dies because they are severely underweight or lack essential nutrients?

Because of statistics like these, and so many more, Stop Hunger Now has made it their mission to end hunger through working together. Red Star Yeast is partnering with Stop Hunger Now to share this mission and to encourage people to start working in their own communities to end hunger by baking with Red Star Yeast and sharing in their community.

A portion of proceeds from Red Star Yeast purchases will go towards Stop Hunger Now to provide meals and life-saving aid to children and families around the world. It is Red Star Yeast’s goal to provide 200,000 meals annually.

To help further this mission and support this partnership, I am joining 11 other amazing bloggers to each bring you a “double batch” baking recipe, with hopes that you will bake and share in your community this fall.

NO KNEAD DINNER ROLLS

One of the best thing about Nancy’s Refrigerator Rolls (as they’re known in my family) is that they’re incredibly easy no-knead dinner rolls.

I have friends ask me all the time for recommendations on easy dinner roll recipes around the holidays, and I always recommend refrigerator rolls.

All you have to do is stir together the dough, cover it, and let it rest in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. When you’re ready to bake the refrigerator rolls, simply shape them and let them rise for an hour before baking.

You’ll be left with the fluffiest, dreamiest no-knead dinner rolls you could possibly have. They’re a hit with everyone who eats them!

One of the other amazing things about this recipe is that it makes a ton of refrigerator rolls. Bake the rolls, then share half with someone in your community.

These refrigerator rolls would be perfect alongside a roast chicken, a pan of pasta, or a pot of soup, and the easy no-knead dinner roll dough makes it simple for you to share a full meal with a friend or a neighbor in need.

You could even make them a batch of Cinnamon Honey Butter or Instant Pot Persimmon Butter to take the gift to a whole new level.

Make sure to visit the Bake & Share Pinterest Board to scope out all of the fantastic recipes.

 

No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls
Alright – Enough fooling around. Time to get to the recipe! Trust me, this one is so easy, you’ll want to make it all of the time.

Yield: 16 rolls

Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls

Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls

Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls: The fluffiest dinner rolls come from the easiest, no-knead refrigerator roll dough. It’s a dream come true!

Prep Time 35 minutes
Bake Time 20 minutes
Inactive Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 packages (4 1/2 teaspoons) Red Star PLATINUM Yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 6 cups sifted flour

Instructions

Dissolve shortening, salt and sugar in 1 cup of boiling water in a large mixing bowl. Mix and let cool (shortening does not need to completely melt).

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Add to the cooled shortening mixture along with the eggs. Whisk thoroughly to combine. Stir in the flour until well combined.

Top the bowl with lightly greased foil and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or up to 48 hours.

When ready to bake, remove dough from the refrigerator. Gently turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 16 equal pieces. For each piece, tuck the edges under until the top of the dough is taught, like a bubble of bubble gum. Then place the roll on the floured surface, "bubble" side up, and roll it between your hands in a clockwise motion to tighten up the roll. Repeat with each dough piece.

Place rolls in 2-3 greased cake pans or 1 greased 13x9-inch pan. Cover lightly and let rise for one hour.

While rolls rise, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes, until deeply golden on top.

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Comments

  1. Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says

    October 24, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Lemme borrow your shortening and I’m totes making these! Or you can just bring over a pan and get your chickpea fix =) Bring the fam bam

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      October 24, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      I’ll be there pronto.

      Reply
  2. Rachel Cooks says

    October 24, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    These look perfect! I was just thinking I need an easy roll recipe for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      October 24, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      These are so easy! And perfect since you can make the dough the day before

      Reply
  3. MB @ Bourbon and Brown Sugar says

    October 24, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Yum! These look delicious! And kudos to you for bringing attention to Stop Hunger Now 🙂

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    October 24, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    You already know how much I love these rolls. Now you see why Uncle Bob ate so many of them that Christmas. May I point out that you know how I always told you that I usually lost a point or two for my presentation? Yeah. That wouldn’t have happened with you. These seriously look like those perfect ones you buy in the freezer department. Bravo!! Ma-Ma would have been so proud of you. xoxo

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      October 26, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      I forgot to write about Uncle Bob! Man. Problems with writing late at night.

      Reply
  5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    October 25, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    bahahaaa Nancy sounds hilarious! These rolls look DELICIOUS-looove how simple they are. Yum yum yummm

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      October 26, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      I truly wish I could have met her!

      Reply
  6. cheri says

    October 25, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Love the way these rolls look, such a great thing you are doing Red Star!

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      October 26, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you, Cheri!

      Reply
  7. Deby Coley says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Please explain the roll up process. It is a bit unclear to me. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Hi Deby – Here is a link to a video that might help you: http://youtu.be/5Q_HaC8NgPg – Basically, you want to get the edges tucked under, then “tighten” the roll by rolling it on the countertop, as you can see in the video. (It’s a bit hard to explain in recipe instructions, I will admit. Sometime I’ll make my own video to help explain!)

      Reply
  8. Hadia says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Your rolls look so good and easy to make. I can’t wait to make them!

    Reply
  9. Nicole Neverman says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Thank you so much for attending week 8 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post. These buns sound fantastic! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our party next week Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 🙂 Have a great day!
    Nicole
    http://picnicnz.blogspot.co.nz/

    Reply
  10. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    November 3, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I can smell that warm yeastiness from here! Mouthwatering! Thanks as always Stephie for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. I love seeing what you bring to our table. Hope to see you again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned. http://www.theKitchenChopper.com

    Reply
  11. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I’m loving all the carbs on your site lately. This is such a great cause. This recipe is the perfect way to celebrate.

    Reply
  12. Dina@KitchenDreaming says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks for coming and linking up at #TheWeekendSocial. Please be sure to come back this week starting Thursday at 9PM EST on KitchenDreaming.com ! I hope to see you there! Pinned

    Reply
  13. Barbara says

    November 4, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Hello – when you say shortening – can I use butter instead, or stick with the shortening? thanks this looks great and can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      November 4, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Barbara – You should be able to substitute unsalted butter with no problem.

      Reply
  14. maureen says

    November 25, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Hi,
    May I ask if I could replace shortening with butter? Thanks:)

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      November 30, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      You should be able to use butter in this recipe with no problem.

      Reply
  15. Kathy says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    can you use any other yeast if you can not find the red star, I use fleischmann’s, do I use regular or rapid rise

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      January 4, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      Hi Kathy – You can buy Red Star Platinum yeast online if you are having trouble finding it in stores. Otherwise, you can use an instant/rapid rise yeast of your choice.

      Reply
  16. Corinne says

    January 4, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Just wondering can they be cooked right away instead of putting in frig? How would you do that
    . Thanks for any help!

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      January 4, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Hi Corinne – They need the time in the refrigerator to rise and to “age” (which sounds weird, but is really a good thing when you’re talking about yeast and bread dough). You can make the dough up to 48 hours ahead of time, though, so it can just hang out in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake! If you’re looking for a roll recipe that can be baked all in one go, check out my Texas Roadhouse Rolls.

      Reply
  17. Judy Winkler says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    This recipe is a big hit every time! I was nervous about making them ahead, but it works just beautifully. Thanks for the easy-to-follow instructions. My new son-in-law LOVES these rolls. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      January 25, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Yay! I am so glad you all love them, Judy!

      Reply
  18. Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says

    February 16, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I’m a sucker for a good bread and these rolls look delicious and easy. I love that it makes extra….perfect for the freezer! Can’t wait to give them a try. Pinning now!

    Reply
  19. Debbie says

    February 23, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Can I use only half of the dough to bake and save the rest for the next day?

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      February 24, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      You should be able to keep the dough in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, so as long as you stay within that window you should be fine! You could try going longer but I can’t vouch for how that would go.

      Reply
  20. sandra says

    October 27, 2015 at 8:24 am

    Why water and not milk please and Thank you

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      October 28, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      That’s a question for my great-grandmother – who, unfortunately, is no longer with us! I just follow her recipes and don’t question her southern wisdom. The recipe works so it works for me!

      Reply
  21. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:57 am

    These are simply perfect. Trying for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      December 30, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you! I hope you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  22. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    These look amazing! Love that they are no knead and fluffy!

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      December 30, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. CiaoFlorentina says

    December 24, 2015 at 12:10 am

    Holy fresh baked rolls how I need you in my life !

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      December 30, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Can’t argue with that!

      Reply
  24. Andrea says

    February 3, 2016 at 3:35 am

    Can i use butter instead of shortening? Thanks a lot!!

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      February 24, 2016 at 9:56 am

      You sure can.

      Reply
  25. Jarmila says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Hi,
    I want to do it today but i have one question, 1cup shortening – how much is that in grams?

    Reply
    • Jarmila says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Hi ,
      I’ve check already in internet because I couldn’t wait so long for the answer…. In my country we bake always with grams that’s why I was asking. I didn’t want to make a mistake. They were good but little bit dry when they cooled down, maybe too long bake, but still my family likes them;)

      Reply
  26. Sylvia says

    August 31, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    They look yummy

    Reply
  27. Mary says

    December 23, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    This is like the recipe that my Mom would make when we were kids.
    I have the ingredients written down, but not temp to cook or how long.
    Thanks! Making them tomorrow!🎅🏻

    Reply
    • Stephie says

      December 28, 2018 at 11:13 am

      I hope you enjoyed them!

      Reply

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