Homemade dinner rolls recipe in the christmas category

Combine milk, water and butter in small saucepan.

Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm, 120 to 130 degrees F.

Place 3 1/2 cups flour, in bowl with sugar, salt and yeast.

Stir to combine. Add warm liquid and mix until thoroughly combined.

Gradually add remaining flour, mixing and kneading with each addition, until dough is no longer sticky.

Continue kneading until shiny and elastic.

Place dough in greased bowl.

Cover with greased plastic wrap and heavy towel.

Place in warm, draft-free area and let rise for 15 minutes.

Turn dough unto floured board. Shape into 24 equal pieces.

Form each piece into a ball and place on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart or in muffin pans.

With scissors, cut the tops of each ball in half, then in quarters to make a cloverleaf effect.

Cover and let rise in a warm, 90 degrees F, oven for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Bake rolls for 12 minutes or until done.

Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.

Hot rolls may be brushed with melted butter before cooling.