Potluck Pan Rolls

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1/3 c. plus 1 tsp. sugar, divided
1 1/2 c. warm water (110-115 degrees), divided
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1/4 c. instant nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/4 tsp. salt
5 1/2-6 c. all-purpose flour

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp. sugar in 1/2 c. water.  Add butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 c. flour and remaining sugar and water.  Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth.  Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.  Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.  Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.  Punch dough down.  Divide into 27 pieces; shape into balls.  Place 18 balls in a greased 9x13 baking pan and remaining balls in a greased 9 inch square baking pan.  Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.  Bake at 375 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on wire racks.

Note~  I made these for Thanksgiving.  This is a dense roll but they are very tasty and work well for meals that have gravy or sauces.