Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2

  packages

  active dry yeast

1/2

  cup

  warm water -- about 110°F

4 1/2

  cups

  bread flour

3

  tablespoons

  sugar

6

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter -- melted

1

  large

  egg -- room temperature

1

  cup

  warm milk -- about 110°F

In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in warm water and let stand until bubbly.

Stir together 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt until well mixed.

Add 4 tablespoon butter, egg, yeast mixture, and milk to dry ingredients. Mix well.

Gradually beat in remaining 2 1/2 cups of flour. Cover bowl and let rise in warm place until doubled.

Brush 9x13 inch pan with 1 tablespoon butter.

Beat down batter and drop by spoonful making about 15 rolls. Brush remaining butter over top of rolls. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

Heat oven to 425°F.

Bake rolls for 12 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 15 servings