Sweet French Rolls

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Butter (1/4 cup (melted))
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (Or 1 package)
• 5.5 cups All-Purpose Flour (Approximately, divided)

Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, add butter, sugar, and salt to milk. Heat until lukewarm (about 100-110°F or 38-43°C). Remove from heat.
2. 2In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of the lukewarm milk mixture. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3. 3Add the dissolved yeast mixture and 3 cups of flour to the remaining milk mixture. Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon or in a stand mixer until a shaggy dough forms.
4. 4Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
5. 5Punch down the dough to release the air. Add enough flour (about 2-2.5 cups) to knead. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. 6Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise again until doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
7. 7Toss the risen dough onto a slightly floured board. Knead briefly to remove air bubbles. Pat and roll out to about 1/3 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a biscuit cutter dipped in flour.
8. 8Dip the handle of a case knife (or a butter knife) in flour and make a crease through the middle of each circle. Brush one-half of each circle with melted butter, fold in half, and press the edges together to seal.
9. 9Place the shaped rolls in a greased baking pan, about 1 inch apart. Cover and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
10. 10Bake in a preheated hot oven (400°F or 200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.