In article >, ravinwulf
> wrote:

> My aunt, who used to be in charge of making rolls for the holiday,
> passed away last winter and unfortunately, no one ever got the recipe
> from her. I have been experimenting today trying to come up with
> something similar to hers; but so far, I've been disappointed in the
> results. The small child who has been assisting in the preparation and
> taste tests agrees that they aren't quite right yet either. :P The
> last batch will do in a pinch; but since I still have a few more days
> to play with it... What I am trying to duplicate is a rich, soft,
> buttery white flour roll, with a slightly sweetish/yeasty flavor.
> Anyone have a tried and true recipe that produces something like that
> to share?
>
> Regards,
> Tracy R.

Are you using a 'typical' bread recipe (whatever that is) or a sweet
roll dough? Try a sweet dough.
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