Nanny's Famous Buns Rolls

This roll recipe came from my mother-in-law about 5 years before she passed on, which she had learned from her mother. When i asked to learn how to make bread from her, i did not know the gift that she would eventually share with me in the form of these wonderfully light rolls, and i think it a shame to keep the recipe all to myself. Thank you, elaine.

Steps

In a large bowl , mix 1 / 2 cups of the flour , 1 / 2 cups sugar , butter , salt and 2 cups boiling water.

Stir until smooth.

Let cool.

Meanwhile dissolve 2 teaspoons sugar in 1 cup warm water.

Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons yeast , let stand 10 minutes or until good and foamy.

In a separate bowl beat 4 eggs until foamy.

Add to cooled flour mixture.

Stir yeast mix into the flour mixture.

Using an electric mixer , beat in 4 cups of flour , one cup at a time until smooth.

By hand , mix in enough of the remaining flour to make a firm , but not sticky dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

Grease a large bowl , and place the dough inside , turning to grease the dough all over.

Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

Punch down dough.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead into 48 equal rolls.

Place on well greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart and let rise 1 1 / 2 - 2 hours.

Bake 375f for 15-20 .

Ingredients

flour, boiling water, sugar, butter, warm water, salt, dry active yeast, eggs