Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp warm water (45 ml)
• 2 tsp active dry yeast (7 g)
• ¼ tsp sugar
• ¾ cup milk (180 ml)
• ¼ cup butter (60 g)
• ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
• 1 tsp salt (5 g)
• 1 large egg
• 3–3½ cups flour (360–420 g)
• Melted butter (optional)

Steps:

1. Bloom yeast in warm water + ¼ tsp sugar (5–10 min).
2. Warm milk + butter until almost melted.
3. Mix sugar, salt, egg, milk, and yeast mix.
4. Add 2 cups flour, stir smooth. Gradually add more. Rest 5 min.
5. Knead 5 min until smooth. Rise 45–60 min.
6. Punch down, divide into 18 balls.
7. Place on greased sheet. Rise 30–45 min.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–13 min.
9. Brush with butter if desired.