mix all ingredients except yeast, water, and flour, and let cool.

stir and dissolve yeast in warm water, add yeast to first mixture, beat until mixed

add 1 1/2 cup flour over and let rise for 1 hour. add remiaining flour; blend well

knead until smooth. put dough in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in size

punch down, shape rolls and let rise for 1 hour. bake at 400°F for 18 minutes