Someone was asking about rolls. I don't know if these are close but
every time I make these people rave. They are the best I have eaten. I
got the recipe from Gourmet years ago.
2 T yeast
4 T warm water
1/4 cup sugar, plus a pinch for proofing
2 cups milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter (5 1/3 T)
2 tsp salt
5 to 6 cups flour
Combine yeast, water and pinch of sugar. Let proof 10 minutes
Warm 2 cups milk and butter (I do it in the microwave 1-2 min) so butter
melts
Mix yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt and enough flour to make dough (
about 5 cups). Knead for 10 minutes, adding flour to make soft but not
sticky dough.
Put in lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
Punch down and form into rolls about 2" diameter. Put into 2- 8" buttered
cake pans. Cover and let rise, 15-45 minutes.
Lightly brush with milk before baking. Bake at 400 degrees 15-20 minutes
or lightly browned
Makes about 18 rolls.