Quick and Easy Spoon Rolls

So delicious and very easy. From Capper's Magazine. They are like the biscuits from the refrigerator department at the grocer, only better.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 24 rolls

Ingredients

• 3 3⁄4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, packed in measuring cup (18 3/4 ou)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar,yeast and salt.
2. On stove or in microwave, heat water and butter together until butter is melted and mixture is 120 - 130 degrees.
3. With dough whisk or large wooden spoon, stir into flour mixture along with beaten egg until blended. The dough will be very sticky.
4. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 to 45 minutes.
5. Stir dough down (just a few strokes). With a 1/4 c measure, scoop dough into well-greased muffin tins. (you can use cooking spray instead of greasing). Fill tins 2/3 full.
6. Let rise, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes, or until dough has risen to the top of the cups.
7. During the last 15 minutes, heat oven to 400 degrees.
8. Bake 20 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.
9. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from tins.