Maggie Steffan Pan Rolls

Maggie Steffan Pan Rolls

 

1 pkg dry yeast + 1 tsp sugar + 1/4 cup warm water (not hot)

Mix together and set aside until foamy

 

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups water

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup butter, melted

1-1/2 tsp salt

7 cups flour

 

Add egg, butter, sugar and water to the foamy yeast mixture. Add 2 cups flour. Beat with electric mixer 2 minutes.

 

Add the rest of the flour, a bit at a time, by hand, mixing to make a soft dough.

Place dough in a buttered dish, turning to coat all sides with butter. Cover with lid or clean towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

 

Knead dough until it is elastic. Roll into balls and place in a buttered pan. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.

 

Preheat oven to 375F. Bake until done.