Homemade Butter Rolls

Makes 4 dozen

Prep Time: 20 min.
Chilling Time: 8 hrs.
Rising Time: 2 hrs.
Baking Time: 10 min./batch

Ingredients:

•       2  envelopes (1/4-ounce) active dry yeast
•       1  cup sugar (divided)
•       2  cups warm water (100-degrees F. to 110-degrees F.)
•       1  cup butter or margarine (melted)
•       6  large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1-1/2  teaspoons salt
• 8-1/2 to 9-1/2  cups all-purpose flour

Cooking Directions:

1. In a 4-cup glass measuring cup, stir together yeast, 2-Talbespoon sugar, and 2 cups warm water.  Let mixture stand 5 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, you want to stir together yeast mixture, remaining sugar, and butter.

3. Stir in eggs and salt.

4. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.  Cover and chill 8 hours.

5. Divide dough into 4 equal portions.  Turn each portion out onto a lightly floured surface.

6. Roll into a 12-inch circle.

7. Cut each circle into 12wedges.

8. Roll up each wedge, starting at the wide end.

9. Place on a greased baking sheets.

10. Cover and let rise in a warm place (around 85-degrees F - free from drafts) 2 hours or until double in size.

Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.

1. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes or until golden.