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Directions:In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 t. sugar. Add milk, butter, salt, remaining sugar, eggs, and 3 c. flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes, adding additional flour as needed. Place in a greased bowl, making sure dough is well greased. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Punch dough down. Let rise again. Punch dough down. Divide dough in half and then each half into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on two greased 13 x 9 in. pans. Cover and let rise until at least doubled or till the size you prefer. Bake at 375º for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Lightly brush with melted. Serve warm. If making caramel rolls mix 2. whipping cream, 2 c. brown sugar, and 2 t. vanilla until sugar dissolves; set aside occasionally stirring mixture. Divide dough in half. Roll out each half, to each half spread with at least 1/4 c. butter, 1/2 c. brown sugar, and 1 t. cinnamon. Roll up the dough and cut into at least 1 inch pieces. Pour caramel mixture into bottom of 2 9x13 in. pans just enough to cover the bottom. Lay rolls in pans and pour the rest of caramel mixture over the top. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 375º for 20-25 minutes. Turn rolls out onto counter and spread remaining caramel from pan on top. |