Out of This World Rolls

2 pkgs yeast
¼ cup warm water
½ cup softened butter
½ cup sugar
3 well beaten eggs
1 cup warm water
2 t. salt
4 ½ cups flour.
Soften yeast in ¼ cup water. In large bowl combine butter, sugar, eggs, warm water and salt. Stir in softened yeast and 2 ½ cups of flour. Beat until smooth and well blended. Add remaining flour, mixing w/ hands to make a soft dough. Mix well. Cover and allow to rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour). Punch down and place in fridge overnight. 3 hours before baking, roll out by dividing dough in 2 portions. Roll portion on lightly floured surface to ½ in thick. Spread w/ softened butter. Roll jello roll style and cut in 1 in slices. Place slices cut side down in greased muffin tins. Cover and allow to rise 3 hours. Bake @ 400* for 12-15 mins until light brown. Make 24 rolls. You can prebake 8-10 mins ahead of time and then finish baking when ready to serve.
Grandma Moss