Submitted by: Julie Turner-Crawford, Phillipsburg, Mo.
Ingredients:
• 4 to 5 C all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp instant yeast
• 1/3 C granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 C milk, room temperature
• 5 Tbsp butter, softened (not melted)
• 1 egg
Directions:
Combine 3 C of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, butter and egg. Mix well, either with a standing mixer with dough hook attachment or by hand. Add 1 C of flour and mix well. If mixing by hand, turn out on a well-floured surface and kneed for several minutes. If using a standing mixer, increase speed and mix for about 2 minutes, add flour as needed. Dough should be a little sticky. Cover and allow to rise for at least 30 minutes. After the first rise, pinch off dough and form balls (the size depends on the size of rolls preferred). Place balls in a well-greased pan or baking sheet, cover and allow to rise again for at least 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until brown on top. Brush hot rolls with melted butter.
