Dinner Rolls

Similar to restaurant yeast rolls.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 5-6 dozen

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water (105 degrees)
• 2  cups milk (scalded and cooled to 105 degrees)
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 7 -8  cups flour
• 2  eggs
• 2  teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar; let stand until frothy.
2. Combine yeast mixture, milk, sugar and enough flour to make a medium batter (about the consistency of pancake batter).
3. Beat thoroughly.
4. Add melted butter, eggs and salt. Beat well.
5. Add enough flour to form a soft dough.
6. Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto counter and let dough rest. Meanwhile, grease a bowl.
7. Knead dough until smooth and put in greased bowl; turn over to grease top.
8. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
9. Punch down.
10. Turn out onto a floured surface.
11. Divide into portions into single serving rolls; let rest 10 minutes. Shape dough into desired form.
12. Place on greased baking sheets. Let rise until doubled.
13. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Baste with butter.