Mama's Rolls

Directions

Stir together the warm water and yeast; set aside.

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In a medium saucepan, heat and stir milk, 1 c. butter, sugar and salt just until warm (120-130) and butter almost melts.

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In a very large bowl,combine milk mixture, yeast mixture and eggs. Stir in 4-1/2 c. flour.

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Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double.

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Stir dough down.Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.

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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and

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elastic. (3-5 min.)

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Cover and let rest for 10 minutes(dough will be soft).

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Brush three 9 inch round baking pans with

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some of the melted butter; set aside.

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On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to about

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1/2 inch thickness.

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Using a 2-1/2 inch round cutter, cut dough into about 30 rounds, re-rolling dough as necessary.

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Brush rounds with remaining melted butter.

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Fold each round nearly in half, buttered side inside, so that the top slightly over-laps the bottom.

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Divide rolls evenly among pans. Cover; let rise in a warm place until almost double (about 45 min).

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Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 min. or until golden.

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Invert onto wire racks to cool.

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