Gramma's Dinner Rolls

This recipe is Grandma Ellen Hartman's.

1 cup scalded Milk
1 egg
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 pkg yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water
4 cups sifted flour

Scald milk, add butter, sugar, salt=let stand until
lukewarm add egg, yeast and 1 1/2 cup flour and
beat. (#2 speed if using mixer) continue beating
1 minute longer while adding another 1/2 cup flour.
stir in rest of flour-until dough is stiff enough to handle.
let rise until doubled in bulk - about 2 hours. place on
lightly floured board and knead gently for 1 minute.
shape into rolls. place in buttered pan, setting so they touch lightly.
let rise until doubled. bake 12 to 45 minutes at 425 degrees.
makes 20 large rolls.