Ingredients
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder1-1/4 teaspoons salt5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water. Add the butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 cups flour, and the remaining sugar and water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 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; shape into balls. Place 18 balls in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan and remaining balls in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°. Bake rolls until golden brown, 17-20 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
