Lower Fat Pan Rolls

Yield: 24 rolls

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup + 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F), divided
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water.
2. Add butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar and water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth.
3. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
7. Punch dough down. Divide into 27 pieces; shape into balls. Place 18 balls in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan and remaining balls in a greased 9 inch square baking pan.
8. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
9. Bake at 375 degrees F for 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool on wire racks.