2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 pkgs. Rapid Rise yeast
3/4 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
4 c. flour

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Combine water, milk and butter into a saucepan and heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees). Gradually add to dry ingredients, beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

Add beaten eggs and 1/2 cup flour and mix thoroughly by beating at high speed for 2 minutes.

Stir in 3 or 4 cups flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Cover and let rise 20 minutes. Punch down, divide into 48 pieces. Place on greased baking sheet, let rise until double in size.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.