Refrigerator Rolls - warm water

Method

• Pour warm water into a large bowl (first rinse in real hot water).
• If possible, check temperature with thermometer.
• The water should be warm, not hot (test on under part of wrist). Sprinkle yeast over water.
• Add sugar and salt; stir to dissolve completely.
• Add egg, soft butter and 3 cups of flour with wooden spoon or electric mixer at medium speed; beat very hard 2 minutes or until smooth.
• Gradually add 1 cup of flour, beating hard after each addition.
• Using hands, work remaining 2 cups flour into the dough, working dough with hands until smooth and elastic.
• Brush top of the dough with melted butter; cover with a double thickness of a damp towel.
• Let rise in refrigerator at least 2 hours or until double in bulk.
• Punch down dough and refrigerate, if not cooking at the time.
• It can be kept 1 or 3 days and then cooked.