4 to 5 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 pkg. active dry yeast
3/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 tsp. salt
Melted butter

In mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, dry yeast and warm water, mix well. Cover; let rise in warm place until light and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt and eggs; beat until well blended. Add the yeast mixture; mix well.

By hand, gradually add 3 to 4 cups of flour to form a stiff dough. Knead on floured surface about 30 strokes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Punch down dough; divide in half. Roll out each half on floured surface to 12 x 8 inch rectangle. Bake at 375 degrees. Yields 24 rolls.