Sweet Rolls

Directions

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   In a large bowl, stir together warm water and yeast.
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   Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
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   In a Kitchenaid mixer with the hook attachment, mix together the warm milk, egg, softened butter, sugar, and salt.
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   When the yeast/water mixture is foamy, add it to the sugar mixture.
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   Stir in half of the flour.
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   Then stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl.
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   Knead with the hook attachment until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
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   Keep the dough in the Kitchenaid bowl.
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   Cover with a moist cloth or loose plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
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    Using the hook attachment, knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.
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    Divide the dough into 12-16 equal pieces, and form into round balls.
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    Place on lightly greased GLASS Pyrex at least 2 inches apart.
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    Cover the rolls with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
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    Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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    Bake for 30-35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
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    Remove from oven and drizzle a small amount of honey over the rolls.
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    Allow to cool in the pyrex.
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    Note: If using a metal cake pan, increase the oven temperature to 375 and bake for 20-25 minutes.
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    Alternative: instead of honey, 1/4 cup softened butter can be spread over rolls.