WINNER!
We love Kentucky bread here at our farm table. I have made loaf after loaf of this easy treat, but lately, I have been on a hunt for a dinner roll recipe that would be my signature bread. Do you know what I mean?
My mom makes delicious homemade crescent rolls and my mother-in-law makes yummy blender rolls. All their kids and grand-kids look forward to a meal at grandma’s, in part, because they LOVE their bread.
I think I have bread envy.
I want that same special breadbasket at my house, so I’ve been trying new recipes.
Friday, I was checking out pinterest, and discovered a recipe for Lambert’s Throwed Rolls. Lambert’s is a famous destination if you want good food, generous portions, and a unique homey atmosphere.
Those people are seriously nice.
A few years ago, we were with a group of kids and adults who went to Mexico to build a house with Casas por Christo. It was an amazing experience and deserves its own blog post.
On our way home, we promised the kids that we would eat at Lamberts. We drove like crazy trying to get there before closing time, hurrying everyone through restroom breaks and encouraging them not to stuff themselves with junk food.
We were all slaphappy from lack of sleep and general craziness-you know how things get on mission trips-and were so excited to get there and have some “home-cooking”.
Unfortunately, we pulled up about 10 minutes after closing time.
Talk about a downer. Boo!
But…..
We knocked on the door and when they heard our story, they opened up for us and fed us a FEAST!
How nice is that?
I have a special love for Lambert’s.
However, when I tried the recipe, I was not really expecting it to turn out since I have had kind of mixed results with my tastes-like cooking experiments.
This time I was pleasantly surprised. These rolls are seriously good, and my 3 sons and hubs all gave them the thumbs-up when we had them for dinner on Friday night.
Tastes Like-Lambert’s Throwed Rolls
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 pkg.) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees F)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
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| This pic is from Tammy’s site. |
The recipe came from Tammy. She also gives instructions for bread machines, so if you have one of those, you might want to check her blog.
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| I didn’t get a pic of the rolls, but I did take one of my apple pie! |
I will definitely be making these rolls again.
Do you have a signature bread recipe? I would love to read all about it!
This is such a great idea to have your own signature rolls! My grandmother definitely has hers and so does my mom. I haven't really ventured into the bread making yet but have been wanting to. I'm so glad you found yours and hope your family falls in love with them.
Yeah!! Been looking for a good roll recipe!! Thank you!!!
This is a sweet story and the rolls sound delicious! I, too, wish I had a signature dish…almost everything I make, especially during the holidays was passed down from my mother. It's a nice way to remember her though.
Happy Thanksgiving!
XO,
Jane
Susan, I can remember when I made bread for the first time. It was so heavenly and I was so happy that I could follow a recipe. I have not made it since that time in my life. Glad your family loves your cooking. Happy thanksgiving to all of you. xo, Susie
Your apple pie looks good. I'll have to try your roll recipe sometime too.
I have heard of Lambert's but not been. I have not heard of Kentucky rolls, haha!
I want to try your recipe. I don't have a particular one either.
The church that came to Alaska to feed us had a special roll recipe and wowed all of us. They were huge too!
How funny that you would post this. I have just been reading recipe after recipe trying to find a good roll recipe…and wondering-okay what makes this one special,etc. AND-here it is!
I am going to make these-and I will credit back to you when I post about them. Thanks so much and Happy Thanksgiving- xo Diana
I love making bread and rolls. Thanks for the recipe!!
I wish i was a cooking diva!I'm alright in the kitchen but no time for a lot of homemade things like bread. I do LOVE bread though!! Yours looks amazing. Have a Happy Holiday! Traci
I love the Lambert's rolls, and I will definitely have to try this recipe. I don't make much bread … it's a weakness of mine, and with just DH and me, that would mean way too much bread consumed by me! ha!
I never heard of Lamberts, but the rolls look yummy, and so does the pie!
I'm not good at yeast recipes, but one of the easiest no-fail recipes I use is this easy one:
http://marislittlecorner.blogspot.com/2012/04/cooking-thursday.html
Dear Susan,
So pleased to make your acquaintance via your blog. My strong suit is no cooking. What a great story Lambert's welcoming you in after your mission's trip. I've not heard of that restaurant but we'll have to keep our eyes open while traveling.
PS…the Apple pie looks great!
I've never been to Lamberts but have heard of it.I am definitely trying these rolls!!!