Claudi Sanders' refrigerator rolls are a delicious sweet bread preparation that has its roots in the Southern tradition of the United States. This recipe, popularized by Claudi Sanders, founder of a well-known fast-food chain, combines simple ingredients to create a soft and fluffy bread that can be kept refrigerated, hence its name. In various Latin American countries, this preparation is commonly known as "potato rolls" or "potato buns," as the inclusion of mashed potatoes in the dough gives it a unique texture and a delicate flavor. Although the original recipe comes from the Southern United States, its acceptance and variations have crossed borders, making it a classic in households that enjoy homemade breads with a special touch.
Refrigerator rolls by Claudi Sanders
How to Prepare Claudi Sanders' Refrigerator Rolls
To begin, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cream the shortening and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the potatoes and beat again to integrate all the ingredients.
In a separate pot, heat the milk until it is warm and dissolve the cake yeast.
Pour this milk and yeast mixture into the shortening, sugar, and potato preparation.
Incorporate enough flour to achieve a consistency similar to cake batter.
Add the salt and mix well.
Cover the dough and let it rest for 2 hours for the yeast to act.
After resting, add the remaining flour, baking soda, and baking powder; mix and knead until you get a dough with a biscuit-like texture.
Cover the dough again and refrigerate for half an hour.
Shape the rolls with the chilled dough.
Let the rolls rest until they double in size.
Bake the rolls for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Once baked, refrigerate the rolls and use them within 5 or 6 days to enjoy their freshness.
This recipe yields approximately 24 rolls, perfect for sharing at family gatherings or celebrations.
Ingredients
Shortening, sugar, potato, milk, cake yeast, flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
Ingredients (9)
- Shortening
- Sugar
- Potato
- Milk
- Cake yeast
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Baking powder
Instructions (14 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F
- 2 Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- 3 Add the potatoes and mix again
- 4 In a separate pot, warm the milk to lukewarm and dissolve the yeast
- 5 Pour the milk mixture into the butter, sugar, and potatoes
- 6 Add enough flour to achieve a cake batter-like consistency
- 7 Incorporate the salt
- 8 Cover
- 9 Let rest for 2 hours, add the remaining flour, baking soda, and baking powder to make a cookie-like dough and knead
- 10 Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, shape into rolls
- 11 Let rest until doubled in size
- 12 Bake for about 15-20 minutes
- 13 Refrigerate and use within 5 or 6 days
- 14 Yields 24 rolls
Nutritional Information
Calories:
329 kcal
Protein:
13%
Carbohydrates:
17%
Fat:
16%
Sugar:
34%
Sodium:
8%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.