Ingredients

1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons warm water

Add:

1 cup whole or low-fat milk, warmed to 105-115 degrees
5 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
3 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt

Mix 1 minute by hand. Gradually stir in:

2 cups bread flour

Then add:

1 1/2 cups more bread flour

Directions

Knead about 10 minutes by hand or with dough hook. Transfer to oiled bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in volume, 1-1 1/2 hours. Punch the dough down, knead briefly, then refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.

Divide dough into 18 pieces about 1 ounce each. Roll dough pieces into balls, loosely cover with oiled plastic wrap, and let rest 10 minutes. Grease a baking sheet. With a rolling pin or a dowel, roll just the center of each round to create an oval. Edges should be slightly thicker than the center. Brush tops lightly with melted butter and fold the ovals in half so the two ends meet. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush tops with melted butter or milk. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Makes 18 rolls.