4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 pkgs. yeast
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. water (120 to 130 degrees)
1 egg, room temp.
1 c. shredded cheese (add with egg if desired)

In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add butter. Gradually add tap water to dry mix and beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add egg, cheese and 1/2 cup flour. Beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in additional flour to make a soft dough. Cover bowl tightly.

Refrigerate 2 hours or up to days. Punch down dough. Divide in half. Then divide each half into 12 equal pieces. Form into smooth round balls. Place in 2 greased 9 inch pans. Cover and let rise in warm place until double (about 1 1/2 hours). Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.