Warm water and milk on stove, just until starting to bubble.

Pour milk/water into bowl, add sugar, stir to dissolve.

Add yeast and allow to proof for about 20 minutes until creamy foam appears.

Add butter and salt and mix.

Add slightly beaten egg and flour, cup by cup, and stir.

Allow to rise for 45 min. in a warm area, covered with clean dish towel.

Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 36 pieces; spread with softened butter.

Place 3 balls each into ungreased muffin tins. Cover with clean kitchen towel and let rise in warm place for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until golden.