In the bowl of your stand up mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the water, yeast and sugar.

2) Stir and let rest for 5 - 10 minutes or until foamy.

3) Add the flour, salt and melted butter.

4) Mix until well combined and forms a ball.

5) Transfer to a medium bowl sprayed with non stick cooking spray, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6) Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

7) Pull dough out of bowl onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 8 equal portions (about 4.2 ounces each).

8) Form each portion into and ball by first pinching the top to the bottom and then rolling in the palm of your hand.

9) Place on prepared cookie sheet seam down in a staggered position.

10 Cover with towel allow to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes or until they rise and double.

11) Preheat oven to 425°F and place oven rack in the middle position.

12) In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a low boil