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recipe for North Carolina dinner rolls? - StormWarning - 06-30-2009
For 27 years, I have searched for a recipe for this North Carolina standard that my husband fondly remembers. I've probably made over a hundred different recipes for him and none of them have been what he remembers (he's been back to North Carolina on business trips in recent years and these rolls are still served at almost every meal). Anyone who has lived in North Carolina probably knows the rolls that I'm talking about. My husband tells me they were served in school cafeterias, hospitals, and even at local restaurants. They're a very light pan roll, tall, yeasty, buttery, and slightly sweet. Does anyone know what I'm trying to make, and would you share your recipe?
Thanks!
Re: recipe for North Carolina dinner rolls? - Old Bay - 06-30-2009
I'll check with my wife (a South Carolina girl). I have her drinking unsweetened tea at least part of the time!!! Welcome to the forum!! Get your husband to register and join the group--he could be "Cape Fear"--I love the South.
Re: recipe for North Carolina dinner rolls? - Gourmet_Mom - 07-01-2009
Bless your heart, Stormy. I live in NC and don't know what you're talking about. BUT, my aunt worked in a school cafeteria for years, and I will get her recipe for you...It may be a few days, but I'll get it.
BTW...welcome! Also, being one who lives here, I will say the recipe has probably changed due to dietary guidelines. Hopefully, my aunt has the original.
Re: recipe for North Carolina dinner rolls? - cjs - 07-01-2009
Welcome again, Storm, to the forums! I sure hope someone can help you with these rolls - just what we need, another delicious dinner roll....
But, I'll probably be first in line to make them. 
Re: recipe for North Carolina dinner rolls? - Gourmet_Mom - 07-01-2009
I got off an email to my cousin. Hopefully, I'll hear something in the next few days. But I got to thinking....I've had these rolls all my life and I know what they taste like. And to be honest, I think he'd be happy with one of these:
Dinner Buns With Coconut Milk (Very good with that touch of sweet)
Sharon's Custard Rich Rolls (A really good one that reminded me very much of the ones at school.)
Labrador's Popcorn Bread (My absolute FAVORITE!)
Re: recipe for North Carolina dinner rolls? - Vanquisher - 07-01-2009
I'm in South Carolina, and I think I know what you're talking about. They serve very delicious rolls at a local chain restaurant called O'Charley's. They are light, tall, yeasty, and sweet. I've tried to duplicate them (used a supposed copycat recipe) but have been unsuccessful. I may have to try again. If you find a good one, please let me know!