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Soften yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar.
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Scald milk; cool to lukewarm.
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Add yeast, sugar and enough flour to make a medium batter.
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Beat thoroughly.
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Let stand until light and foamy.
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Add melted butter (which has been cooled), eggs and salt.
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Beat well.
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Add enough flour to form soft dough.
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Sprinkle small amount of flour on counter and let dough rest.
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Meanwhile, clean and dry bowl; grease clean surface of bowl.
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Knead dough until smooth and satiny.
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Put in greased bowl; turn over to grease top.
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Cover; let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
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Punch down.
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Turn out on floured board.
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Divide into portions for shaping; let rest 10 minutes.
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Shape dough into desired forms.
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Place on greased baking sheets.
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Let rise until doubled.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes more.
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Cool on rack.