5 tsp. dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup water
1 egg, beaten
6 cups (2 pounds) all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
melted butter
Heat milk and water to a temperature of 110 degrees. In a small bowl, combine milk and water with yeast and a small amount of the sugar; let sit for about 10 minutes, until bubbly. Stir in butter, beaten egg and salt. Add flour to liquid mixture, one cup at a time, and stir until all is incorporated and dough is pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Knead dough and place in bowl, covered with plastic wrap or a cloth and let rise in a warm, draft free place until doubled in size. Punch down dough and knead again. Shape rolls into the size of golf balls and place on greased baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter and bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until browned on top.
