Refrigerator Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Pour warm water into a large bowl (first rinse in real hot water).
2. 2
   If possible, check temperature with thermometer.
3. 3
   The water should be warm, not hot (test on under part of wrist). Sprinkle yeast over water.
4. 4
   Add sugar and salt; stir to dissolve completely.
5. 5
   Add egg, soft butter and 3 cups of flour with wooden spoon or electric mixer at medium speed; beat very hard 2 minutes or until smooth.
6. 6
   Gradually add 1 cup of flour, beating hard after each addition.
7. 7
   Using hands, work remaining 2 cups flour into the dough, working dough with hands until smooth and elastic.
8. 8
   Brush top of the dough with melted butter; cover with a double thickness of a damp towel.
9. 9
   Let rise in refrigerator at least 2 hours or until double in bulk.
10. 10
    Punch down dough and refrigerate, if not cooking at the time.
11. 11
    It can be kept 1 or 3 days and then cooked.