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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 c. plus 1 tsp. sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees), divided
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 c. instant nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 5 1/2 to 6 c. all-purpose flour, divided

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water.
  • Add butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar and water.
  • Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining flour to form soft dough.
  • Turn onto floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down. Divide into 27 pieces and shape into balls.
  • Place 18 balls in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and the remaining balls in a greased 9 inch square baking pan.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.