Fresh Herb Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand until creamy; about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, stir together the yeast mixture with milk, eggs, salt, butter, parsley, chives, and 4 cups flour.
4. 4
   Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough has pulled together.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
6. 6
   Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil.
7. 7
   Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Grease two 9x13 inch baking pans.
9. 9
   Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
10. 10
    Divide the dough into 24 pieces.
11. 11
    Shape each piece into a round ball, and place into the prepared pans.
12. 12
    Cover the rolls with a warm, damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
13. 13
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
14. 14
    In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white with 2 tablespoons of water; brush egg wash over tops of rolls.
15. 15
    Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.