1/2 c. warm water
2 tbsp. yeast (or 2 pkgs.)
2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 sticks butter
2 tbsp. salt
7 c. flour

Dissolve warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add 3/4 cup flour to make a sponge. Stir well. Let stand until double. Microwave milk and butter for 3 minutes. Add the milk and butter mix to the sponge along with the salt. Stir well. Gradually add the 7 cups of flour to make a soft dough. When all the flour is added, check dough for stickiness. Add more flour to make dough soft, not sticky. Put dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until double. Punch dough down. To make rolls: Pinch small piece of dough through thumb and index fingers, and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Pinch off smaller piece and place on top. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Fill cookie sheet and bake in a 350 to 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. These can be enjoyed plain, with cheese, or with jelly. Yields approximately 3 dozen.