Buttery Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. In a small bowl, proof yeast in warm water with sugar added.
2. In a mixing bowl, add starter, salt, 2 tbs. butter, yeast mixture, and 2 cups flour.
3. Stir, adding a bit of flour, until dough pulls aways from the side of the bowl.
4. Move to a floured cutting board and knead 5-8minutes, adding flour as needed.
5. Put 2 tbs. butter in the bowl, roll the dough in it, cover.
6. Let rise until doubled.
7. Punch down.
8. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectagle 1/2 inch tall.
9. Take a sharp knife and cut the dough into 4 equal strips.
10. Brush on the rest of the butter.
11. Stack the pieces on top of each other, then cut into 8-10 one and a half inch pieces.
12. Place them, cut side up, into muffin cups.
13. OR
14. Roll them into any shape you want, like cloverleaves.
15. Let rise a half hour, or more.
16. Turn the oven to 400 F.
17. When oven is hot, bake rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
18. Brush on rest of butter.