Set aside 8 cups flour.

In 1/2 cup warm water dissolve…

• 1 package active dry yeast (rapid rise works best)  
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Combine yeast mixture with the following and beat thoroughly…

• 2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• enough flour to make a medium batter (similar to pancake or waffle batter)

Add and beat…

• 3 tablespoons soften honey butter
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 teaspoon salt

Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.  Let rest for 10 minutes. Knead dough until smooth (about 5 minutes or so) and place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled then punch down. Let rest 10 minutes.

Turn out onto a floured board. Divide into portions for shaping; let rest 10 minutes.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease baking sheets. Shape dough into small balls. Cover with towel and allow to rise until doubled.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Baste immediately with honey butter.