Directions

1. Combine yeast, water and sugar.

2. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes to activate the yeast till it becomes bubbly. (1 pkg dry instant yeast, ¼ c warm water, 3 tbs sugar.)

3. In a large bowl, add the milk, egg, yeast mixture and salt. (¾ c warm whole milk, 1 beaten egg, 1¼ tsp salt)

4. Add in 2-3 cups flour to make a sticky dough.

5. Cover and let rise in a warm area till doubled in size. (2 c, 2-3 c All Purpose Flour)

6. Punch down the dough.

7. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, adding in additional flour till the dough is smooth an elastic. (2 c, 2-3 c All Purpose Flour)

8. Pinch off and roll into approx. 2-inch balls.

9. Place in a buttered metal baking pan. (3 tbs melted unsalted butter)

10. Let rise till doubled in size(about 1 hour).

11. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

12. Brush tops with melted, salted butter, bake for 10-15 minutes, till tops are browned.

13. Brush with butter again before serving.

14. Makes around 18 rolls.

15. Recipe can be doubled.

To Make Into Garlic Rolls

1. Melt one stick salted butter

2. Add 2 tsp minced garlic

3. 1 tsp dried parsley

4. Brush on the tops of the rolls when they come out of the oven