GRANNY'S HOT BUTTERY ROLLS

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Provided by marty olguin

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c warm water (105 f--115 f )
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 c butter, melted (1 stick)
1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp salt
4- 4 1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
additional melted butter (optional)

Steps:

1. Combine the warm water and the yeast in a large bowl.Let mixture stand until yeast is foamy,about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in butter,sugar,eggs,and salt.Beat in flour,1 cup at a time,until dough is too stiff to mix(some flour may not be needed).Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 4 days.
3. Grease a 13in by 9in baking pan.Turn the chilled dough out onto a lightly floured board.Divide dough into 24 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth round ball;place balls in even rows in the the prepared pan. Cover and let dough balls rise until doubled in volume,about 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 15-20 mins. Brush warm rolls with melted butter,if desired. Break rolls apart to serve.
5. helpful hints* *in this recipe,don't use quick rising dry yeast,since it is designed to raise breads quickly. *before adding the yeast mixture,use an instant read thermometer to check temperature of water.