6 - 6 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. salt
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/2 c. softened butter
1 egg

These are worth the extra effort, great for a special dinner!

In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Gradually add 2 cups of hot (120-130 degrees) water and mix on low speed. Add egg. Mix on medium speed for two minutes. Beat in 3/4 cup flour. Beat two more minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour for a soft dough. Knead on floured board until smooth. Turn into greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Then punch down and knead gently, let dough rest.

In a large roasting pan, 18"x11" melt the butter. Make sure bottom of pan is covered. Roll dough to 1/2" thick on floured surface. With a 2" round cutter, cut dough into circles. Dip both sides of a dough into butter, fold in half, arrange in pan with sides nearly touching. Use all dough. Cover pan with towel for 40 minutes until doubled. Bake in 425 degree oven for about 18 minutes until golden brown.