Homemade Dinner Rolls

1. 1

   Grease muffin tins (grandma always used butter).

2. 2

   Place yeast in a large bowl with 1/2 cup of warm water. Let stand five minutes.

3. 3

   Stir yeast, and add sugar, egg and salt. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups of flour. Gradually add butter. Work dough while alternately adding remaining flour and warm water.

4. 4

   Knead dough 20 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover dough first with a damp cloth, then a dry towel.

5. 5

   Pleace high up (e.g. on top of the refrigerator or a high shelf) in a warm room away from drafts.

6. 6

   Let dough rise until double in bulk, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

7. 7

   Punch dough down, recover and reshelf, and let rise again for another 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

9. 9

   Tear off teaspoon size pieces of dough and roll into 1 inch balls, placing 3 finished balls into each recessed muffin cup. Recover and let rise again; shorter time, just long enough to see they have risen in the pan since placement.

10. 10

    Remove coverings and back for 15 - 18 minutes. If desired, brush with butter before baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.