2 lbs. all-purpose flour
1 level tbsp. salt
4 heaping tbsp. sugar
1 env. rapid mix yeast
2 1/2 c. warm water
Oil or melted butter

Mix flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl; form a scooped-out hole in the middle of flour mixture.

Into the hole pour 2 1/2 cups warm water. Mix, working to make a soft dough. Use additional flour on hands to handle dough, add a small amount of additional flour, if needed, to make dough of handling consistency.

Place dough in a well-oiled bowl large enough for dough to double in bulk. Turn dough over in bowl to grease entire surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place until at least double in bulk.

Turn dough out on lightly floured board and punch down. Form into rolls of any desired shape. Place in a greased baking pan, preferably 1" to 2" deep. Brush tops with oil or melted butter.

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Rub tops with butter as soon as removed from oven.