There are thetraditional casserolesgreen bean, sweet potatothat have been passed down through the generations.
There are the relics of theThanksgiving of Grandma’s childhoodmolded cranberry salad, anyone?
And, of course, there are the humble rolls.
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Dinner rolls are a simple, yet essential element of any Southern Thanksgiving.
Sure, everyone will love theglazed ham, but these pillowy soft bites of yeast bread are special.
These light, flaky biscuits get brushed with butter when ready to serve after they’ve baked until golden.
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Allow the dough sufficient time, up to an hour, to rise to develop their airy texture.
These biscuits, besides being gluten-free, are layered with lots of buttery flavor.
The impressive pumpkin shape is createdwith step-by-step instructionswith kitchen scissors and a wooden spoon.
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Bake this bread in a cast-iron skillet to achieve a supremely crispy crust and rustic effect.
Cut the loaf into triangles and serve it hot out of the oven.
Parmesan, thyme, and rosemary give your traditional angel biscuits some extra flavor.
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To make ahead, the dough can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Each batch bakes at 375oF for 18 minutes or until golden.
Place three rolled dough balls in each muffin cup for this unique shape.
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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Chive and mustard bring surprising, slightly-spiced flavor to these moist biscuits.
Just drop tablespoons of dough onto the sheet pan and bakeit’s really that easy.
The fall spice blend enhances the sweetness of the bread while complimenting the savoriness of the pumpkin.
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Cornmeal Popovers
A light, airy popover will balance nicely with a heavy, over-the-top Thanksgiving meal.
For a Southern twist, white cornmeal adds texture and rich flavor.
We provide several tips to ensure these come out fluffy.
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Using a heavy stand mixer does the kneading for you.
Be prepared for a slightly sweet, soft, and buttery roll.
An egg wash gives them a glossy, golden brown finish.
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Honey provides the sweetness while an egg wash with heavy whipping cream creates the golden brown crust.
This recipe only requires three ingredientsbutter, buttermilk, and self-rising flour.
Cold butter is essential to making these flaky biscuits.
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These also add a punch of orange color to your holiday spread.
Serve the leftovers with crispy ham and hot honey for a quintessential day-after-Thanksgiving breakfast.
After brushing with butter and serving warm, these biscuits will definitely go quickly.
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Southern Soda Bread
The signature Southern ingredient in this soda bread is tangy buttermilk.
The addition of buttermilk is always welcome for some Southern tang.
Potato Rolls
This recipe makes two dozen soft, pillowy rolls.
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After they cool from baking, baste with melted butter.
These dinner rolls are also terrific for sandwiches.
Cherry-Pecan Swirl Bread
Looking for something on the sweeter side?
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Give this ultra-indulgent cherry bread a try.
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