Overnight Butter Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle yeast into 1/4 cup very warm water.
2. 2
   Stir and set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl beat eggs and blend in dissolved yeast.
4. 4
   Add 2 1/2 cups flour alternating with 1 cup very warm water.
5. 5
   Mix in sugar and 1/2 cup melted butter and salt.
6. 6
   Mix until smooth.
7. 7
   Beat in remaining flour to make a soft dough.
8. 8
   Cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm draft free place until doubled in bulk (1-2 hrs).
9. 9
   Punch dough down and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
10. 10
    When ready to bake rolls, punch down refrigerated dough and divide into 2 pieces of dough.
11. 11
    Roll each half into pieced 8 inches by 15 inches.
12. 12
    Spread lavishly with softened butter.
13. 13
    Starting with the long edge, roll jelly roll fashion.
14. 14
    Cut with a very sharp knife of piece or thread into 1 inch slices.
15. 15
    Place slices into muffin tin with cut side up.
16. 16
    Let rise to double (40 to 60 minutes).
17. 17
    Bake 8- 10 minutes in a 400 degree oven to golden brown.
18. 18
    Brush with melted butter and cool on a rack.