GRANNY'S HOT BUTTERY ROLLS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the warm water and the yeast in a large bowl.Let mixture stand until yeast is foamy,about 5 minutes.
• 2. Stir in butter,sugar,eggs,and salt.Beat in flour,1 cup at a time,until dough is too stiff to mix(some flour may not be needed).Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 4 days.
• 3. Grease a 13in by 9in baking pan.Turn the chilled dough out onto a lightly floured board.Divide dough into 24 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth round ball;place balls in even rows in the the prepared pan. Cover and let dough balls rise until doubled in volume,about 1 hour.
• 4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 15-20 mins. Brush warm rolls with melted butter,if desired. Break rolls apart to serve.
• 5. helpful hints* *in this recipe,don't use quick rising dry yeast,since it is designed to raise breads quickly. *before adding the yeast mixture,use an instant read thermometer to check temperature of water.