The dough for these buttery and beautifully formed rolls will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Yield:
Makes 2-3 dozen knots.Ingredients
1-1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons cooking fat
2 packages dry yeast
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour
5 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, almond, or orange flavoring
1/2 pound butter, softened
Instructions
Scald the milk with the cooking fat, then cool until warm. Dissolve yeast in the warm milk, then add sugar and salt. Add 2 cups flour, beaten egg yolks, and flavoring. Stir well, then add remaining 2 cups flour. Mixture will be sticky, but with care it can be handled. Add a little more flour if necessary. Roll out on floured board to about 1/4-inch thickness, and spread with soft butter. Fold into thirds and roll again, repeating this 3 times. Place on floured foil, being sure to cover entirely, and refrigerate. When ready to use, cut in strips about 3 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Shape each strip into long roll, twist, and tie in loose knot, turning the ends under. Let rise about 2 hours, then bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until light brown. Frost or glaze, if desired, by mixing 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with 3 teaspoons water, orange juice, or milk, and desired flavoring.
