Sally Lunn Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl combine the yeast , sugar, and milk. Let standtill frothy (about 10 minutes).
2. 2
   In your mixer beat eggs and salt together till fluffy and pale yellow, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the yeast mixture and beat till smooth.
4. 4
   Add flour to the egg mixturein three additions with the butter, starting and ending with the flour. Add herbs if desired.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place about 2 hours.
6. 6
   Punch down dough with a wooden spoon.I use a large muffin scoop, and place in 18 lightly greased muffincups.
7. 7
   Spray a piece of plastic wrap with pan and place sprayed side down over rolls.
8. 8
   Allow to raise 45 minutes or until doubled.
9. 9
   Uncover the rolls and lightly brush tops with egg/milk mixture.
10. 10
    Bake aprox 25 minutes or till a toothpick in the center comes out clean -- do not over cook or the rolls will be dry.