"Special Rolls"

Instructions

1. Mix yeast in 1/3 cup of lukewarm water and let it activate.
2. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add 1 1/4 cups of water to the yeast mixture.
4. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and salt mixture.
5. Mix well and turn out onto a floured surface.
6. Knead until the dough is elastic.
7. Let rise in a bowl until it triples in size, about 4 to 5 hours.
8. Punch down, fold, and turn the dough, then let rise again for 1 1/2 hours.
9. Shape the dough into 3-inch balls.
10. Let the shaped dough rise until 2 1/2 times the original size, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
11. Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 10 minutes until golden brown.