Icebox Rolls

This old-fashioned roll must have been developed as the refrigerator—originally just iceboxes—became more common. Icebox rolls are sometimes made with mashed potatoes and nearly always with scalded milk or buttermilk. They also usually contain a lot of sugar; mine are not sweet.

These simple breads are also known as “stir and serve” rolls because they require no kneading. The dough will keep for several days under refrigeration; just use what you need and return it to the icebox for