In a bread machine pan, place all ingredients in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).
When the cycle is complete, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and punch down. Divide into 24 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15-20 minutes or until doubled in size.
Bake at 375° for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
Stand mixer instructions:
Place the milk and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk. If the yeast is not instant yeast, allow it to sit for a few minutes to activate it.
Add the sugar, eggs, salt, and flour. Using the paddle attachment for your mixer, mix the ingredients just until combined. Allow the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Switch to the dough hook attachment and knead on medium speed for 10 minutes.
Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes or until doubled.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and punch down. Divide into 24 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15-20 minutes or until doubled in size.
Bake at 375° for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
*You can make this bread without a stand mixer or bread machine. Simply mix and knead by hand following the instructions for the stand mixer. Be sure not to add extra flour when kneading by hand. The dough should be sticky.
Notes
You can make this bread without a stand mixer or bread machine. Simply mix and knead by hand following the instructions for the stand mixer. Be sure not to add extra flour when kneading by hand. The dough should be sticky.