Sour Cream Yeast Rolls

• bread flour↗2 cups
• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• active dry yeast↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• sour cream↗1⁄4 cup
• butter, cut into small pieces↗1⁄4 cup
• large egg↗1
• melted butter (optional) or margarine (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine first 8 ingredients in a 1-pound-loaf bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. 2

   Process in dough cycle.

3. 3

   Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half.

5. 5

   Shape each portion of dough into 9 balls, and place in a lightly greased 9-inch round pan.

6. 6

   Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until rolls are doubled in bulk.

7. 7

   Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden.

8. 8

   Brush hot rolls with melted butter, if desired.

9. 9

   Yield: 1 1/2 dozen.