Directions

1. Add water, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast to bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough/manual cycle. When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine to a lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Shape into rolls as desired - see tip below.
2. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes. Combine lightly beaten egg and 1 tablespoon sugar; brush onto tops. Bake at 375^°F for 12 to 14 minutes or until done. Makes 12 [18] rolls.
3. Cycle: Dough/manual cycle
4. How to Shape Rolls: Shape into your choice of the following:
5. Knots: Divide dough into 3 portions. Divide each portion into 4 [6] equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 9-inch rope. Tie loose knot in the center of each rope.
6. Cloverleaf Rolls: Divide dough into 3 portions. Divide each portion into 4 [6] equal pieces. Divide each again into 3 equal pieces; roll each piece into ball, making 36 [54] balls. Place 3 balls in each section of 12 [18] greased 2-1/2 inch muffin pan cups.
7. Rosettes: Divide dough into 3 portions. Divide each portion into 4 [6] equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope. Tie loose know in center of each rope. Bring bottom end up and tuck into center of roll; wrap top end around and tuck under roll.
8. Brioche (French Breakfast rolls): Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Divide 1 portion into 12 [18] equal pieces. Form each piece into smooth ball. Divide remaining 3 portions into 4 [6] pieces each, making a total of 12 [18] pieces. Form each piece into a smooth ball. Place large balls in greased 3-inch fluted individual brioche pans or 2-1/2-inch muffin pans. With thumb, make a deep indentation in the center of each large ball; brush with water. Press the small balls into indentations.