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Light and Fluffy Rolls

These rolls are light, fluffy, and delicious. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
2. Stir in the butter, salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
6. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
9. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Serve warm.

Tips:

• For a softer roll, let the dough rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.
• If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use 2 9-inch round cake pans.
• To make the rolls ahead of time, shape the rolls and place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let the rolls rise in a warm place for 30 minutes before baking.

Enjoy!

Here are some additional tips for making the perfect rolls:

• Use warm water for the dough. This will help the yeast activate and the dough rise properly.
• Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help the rolls be light and fluffy.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help the yeast work its magic and the dough double in size.
• Don't overbake the rolls. They should be golden brown but still soft in the center.

With these tips, you'll be able to make rolls that are light, fluffy, and delicious!