Just Like Lambert's

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the teaspoon of sugar and the yeast with the warm water and allow to foam (5-10 minutes).

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, sugar, egg and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir.

Step 3: Stir in 3 cups of flour. Stir or knead in another cup of flour (or more, if needed) and knead for 5-10 minutes to make a smooth, elastic dough.

Step 4: Scrape the large mixing bowl clean (or as clean as possible) and place dough in a oiled bowl. Cover with a clean cloth. Place in a warm location to rise until doubled in size, about 60 to 90 minutes.

Step 5: Generously brush butter into a 12-cup muffin pan. With buttery hands, deflate the dough and divide into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Place two balls in each muffin cup. Gently grease the tops and cover with a clean towel.

Step 6: Let rolls rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

Step 7: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes, until tops are browned and rolls are done. (Check rolls after 15 minutes, and cover loosely with foil to prevent excess browning, if needed.)