Cloverleaf Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
6 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter

Preparation

In large bowl combine sugar, salt, yeast and 2 cups flour.
In 1-quart saucepan over low heat, heat water, milk and 3 tablespoons butter until very warm (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
With mixer on low speed, gradually beat liquid into dry ingredients just until blended. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes, occasionally scraping sides.
Beat in 1 cup flour to make a thick batter.
Continue beating 2 minutes with a wooden spoon.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups flour to make a soft dough.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Work in about 1/2 cup of flour while kneading.
Shape dough into a ball; place in greased large bowl, then turn dough over so that the top is greased.
Cover bowl with towel and let rise in warm place away from drafts about 1 hour, until size is doubled.