Homemade Butter Rolls

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 2 envelopes active dry yeast
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 2 cups warm water (100° to 110°)
• 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 cups warm water in a 4-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.

Stir together yeast mixture, butter and remaining sugar in a large bowl; stir in eggs and salt. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Cover and chlll 8 hours.

Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Turn each portion out on a lightly floured surface, and roll into a 12-inch circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up each wedge, starting at wide end; place on greased baking sheets. (Rolls maybe frozen at point). Cover and let rise in a warm place 85°), free from drafts. 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden.