Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Place warm water in a small bowl; stir in yeast and sugar, and let stand until foamy.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together milk, butter, salt, and 2 eggs.
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   Whisk in yeast mixture when it's foamy.
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   Using a wooden spoon, stir in 6 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, until you have a soft, shaggy dough.
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   The dough will be sticky, but resist the urge to add more flour: too much flour will result in overly dense rolls.
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   Transfer dough to a floured work surface; knead until smooth and elastic (at least 5 minutes).
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   The dough will stick to your fingers, which is a sign that it's exactly the consistency you want.
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   Using a butter spray, line the inside of a large bowl; the bowl needs to be large enough to allow the dough to expand to double its size.
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   Place dough in bowl, turning to coat in butter spray.
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    Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel.
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    Let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, at least 1 hour.
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    If you want a more rich flavor - and you have the time - seal the bowl securely with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
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    This will deepen the flavor of the rolls.
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    Use non-stick canola oil spray to line the compartments of muffin pans.
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    Divide dough into quarters.
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    Roll each into a tube that's about 1 inch in diameter.
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    Cut into 1 inch pieces and roll each into the shape of a ball.
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    Arrange dough balls in the compartments of the muffin pans.
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    Cover pans loosely with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until rolls have doubled in size.
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    This will take at least 1 hour.
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    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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    In a small bowl, beat remaining egg until blended; brush onto rolls.
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    Sprinkle sesame seeds onto rolls if desired.
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    Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate pans 180 degrees.
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    Bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.