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Dry Yeast Buns
This classic Dry Yeast Bread recipe is a comforting staple that’s easy to make and perfect for beginner bakers. Using Fleischmann’s dry yeast, it yields a fluffy and slightly sweet loaf with a tender crumb and golden crust. Ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply served warm with butter, this bread brings back the warmth of home baking. Its handwritten form suggests it’s cherished for its simplicity, adaptability, and the warm memories it evokes of fresh bread wafting from the oven.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water (lukewarm )
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 packet dry yeast (Fleischmann’s)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 4 tbsp shortening
  • 5 tbsp sugar
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

Step 1: Activate Yeast

  • Stir 1 teaspoon of sugar into 2 cups of lukewarm water.
  • Add the dry yeast and let it stand for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add Remaining Ingredients

  • Mix in 1 tablespoon salt, 4 tablespoons shortening, and 5 tablespoons sugar.

Step 3: Mix the Dough

  • Stir in 6 cups of flour gradually. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms.

Step 4: First Rise

  • Place the dough in a greased pan in a warm room.
  • Let it stand until doubled in size.

Step 5: Shape and Second Rise

  • Punch down the dough and shape it into buns or loaves.
  • Put into greased pans. Let rise until doubled again.

Step 6: Bake

  • Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Tips

  • Brush the buns with melted butter after baking for a softer crust.
  • Replace part of the water with warm milk for a richer, softer dough.
  • Add 1 beaten egg for a slightly enriched roll (adjust flour as needed).
  • Mix in ½ cup raisins or currants for a sweet roll variation.
  • Use melted butter instead of shortening for more flavor.
  • Shape dough into rolls, knots, or small loaves.
  • Let the dough rise in a slightly warm oven (turned off) for quicker rising.
  • Add sesame or poppy seeds to the tops before baking.
  • Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier version.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4.5gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.9gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword comfort food, heirloom baking, homemade bread, loaf, sandwich bread, soft buns, sweet yeast bread, vintage recipe
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