Auntie Buck's Light and Buttery Dinner Rolls

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   In a large bowl, combine the softened butter with 1/3 cup of the sugar, the boiling water and the salt.

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   Stir until the butter is melted.

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   In a small bowl, combine the yeast with the warm water and the pinch of sugar.

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   Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

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   Add the yeast to the butter-sugar mixture.

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   Beat in the egg until smooth.

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   Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.

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   Gather the dough into a ball in the center of the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

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   Let the dough stand at room temperature for 2 hours.

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    On a well-floured surface, roll out or pat the dough about 1/2 inch thick.

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    Using a 2 3/4-inch round biscuit cutter, stamp out about 14 rounds, as close together as possible.

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    Gather and re-roll the scraps to cut out 2 more rounds.

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    Lightly butter an 8-by-11-inch glass baking dish.

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    Fold the dough rounds in half and arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish in 2 rows of 8.

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    Brush the rolls with the melted butter and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

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    Let stand until slightly risen, about 30 minutes.

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    Preheat the oven to 425.

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    Bake the rolls in the center of the oven for 20 minutes, or until risen and the tops and bottoms are golden.

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    Turn the rolls out into a basket and serve piping hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.