Buttery Pan rolls

By nancyjcanzi

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• "These are delicious. They take a little time to make but they are worth the effort. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com."
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 5/8 cup butter

Details

Servings 40
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1.Combine 3 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl. Stir well and set aside.
2.Combine milk, water and 1/4 coup of the butter in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let mixture cool to 120 to 130 degrees F (49 to 54 degrees C).
3.Gradually add milk to flour mixture and beat at low speed of an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Then beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Gradually stir in the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4.Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Punch dough down, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
5.Melt remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter.
6.Shape dough into 40 balls and dip each one in the melted butter. Place the balls in two greased 9 inch square baking pans. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
7.Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes or until rolls are golden. Brush warm rolls with any remaining melted butter