Absolute Best Rolls EVER

Hey guys,

Sorry I have been away from my computer for a while.  I'm finally all caught up with the Christmas and New Year rush.

I've made these rolls several times over the Christmas holiday, in fact 2 batches for Christmas dinner.  They are light, fluffy and amazing each time.


Here's the scoop on how:

Ingredients:

 2 Cups of warm milk
2 tbsp instant dry yeast
1/4 white granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
6 tbsp salted butter,softened
2 lg eggs
6 C flour
1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1.  In a large mixing bowl,  combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter and, eggs.

2.  Add in 5 1/2 cups of flour.  Using mixer(stand or hand) turn the mixer on to low speed.  Once the flour starts to incorporate the dough, increase the speed to medium.  Slowly add the remaining half a cup of flour, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.   Dough should be slightly sticky and soft.  Add more flour until the dough reaches the desired consistency.

3.  Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl if you'd like, or leave it in your mixing bowl, like I do.   Cover with a warm towel, and let rise for 90 minutes.

4. Lightly grease a baking sheet.  Punch down dough and form into 24 rolls.  Place on the greased baking sheet in six rows of four.  (Baker's note: Form small rolls, as these rise nicely..)

5.  Cover and let rise an additional hour.

6.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Bake the rolls for 12 - 14 minutes, until lightly browned.

7. Remove the rolls from the oven, and brush with melted butter.

8. Try and resist the urge to eat all of them in one sitting!