Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl,
combine 1 cup water, oil, sugar, and yeast.
Let sit until yeast is bubbly (about 8 minutes)
Stir in beaten egg, softened butter and salt.
With a stand mixer or by hand, add flour, one
cup at a time until you have a soft dough that
isn't sticky.l Knead by hand 10 minutes or 5
minutes with a mixer. Divide dough into 18
even pieces, cover with parchment paper and a
kitchen towel in a warm place. Let rise 10
minutes. (You can allow them to rise up to an
additional 30 minutes if time allows) Lightly
brush with milk and bake on the middle rack for
10-12 minutes or just until browned.
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