Better Batter Butter Rolls

I found this recipe on another recipe site quite some time ago. These rolls are very rich. Look at all the butter! I tried altering the amount of butter, but got better reviews from my family when I left it as is.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 15 large rolls

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 ounce dry yeast (2 1/4oz pkgs)
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 4 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup butter (melted)
• 2  tablespoons butter (melted)
• 1  egg
• 1  cup milk, warmed (110*)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water (110); let stand until bubbly (about 15 minutes).
2. Stir together 2 cups of flour, sugar and salt.
3. Add 6 tablespoons of melted butter, along with egg, yeast mixture and milk.
4. Beat 5 minutes to blend well.
5. Gradually add remaining flour.
6. Cover bowl; Let batter rise for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
7. Pour the remaining melted butter into a 9" X 13" baking pan; Tilt pan to coat the bottom.
8. Beat batter down and drop by spoonfuls into buttered pan. Makes about 15 rolls.
9. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons of butter onto rolls.
10. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes (Almost doubled in size).
11. Bake at 350 deg F for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
12. (Rolls will sound hollow when tapped on top lightly when they are done).