Sweet Dinner Rolls

½ cup warm water
½ cup warm milk
1 egg
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tsp salt
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup butter, softened

1. Pour water and milk into bowl. Add sugar, stir to dissolve, then add yeast. Allow to proof for about 20 minutes until creamy foam appears, add butter and salt. Mix. Add slightly beaten egg and flour cup by cup while stirring. Allow to rise for 45 minutes in a warm area, covered with a dishtowel.

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread ¼ cup softened butter over entire round. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Roll wedges started at wide end; roll gently but firmly. Place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until golden.

Can also be rolled into balls and baked as traditional rolls. This dough makes great cinnamon rolls also