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Put water in a 2-cup measure and add 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast.
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Let sit for a few minutes until it bubbles.
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In a large bowl or mixer bowl, put the milk, the remaining sugar, honey, eggs and salt.
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Mix well, then add the yeast mixture, then the melted butter.
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Mix in 3 to 4 cups of flour, then stir in more until mixture is the right consistency (forms a soft dough).
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Put dough on a floured board and knead it, adding more flour as necessary, until it's not sticking to the board any more, about 5 minutes.
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Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise about 45 minutes.
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Punch the dough down and let rise again until double in size.
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To shape into rolls, roll out dough on a floured surface and cut with a round biscuit cutter.
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Put a little melted butter in the edge of the pan and roll the edges of the rolls in the butter before placing the rolls close together in the pan.
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Brush the tops with melted butter.
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Let rise, uncovered, in a warm place until double in size.
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You can do this in an oven you've heated on the lowest setting for just a few minutes until it's warm.
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Bake in a preheated, 400F oven until brown, about 15-20 minutes.
