Gather flour, yeast, warm water or milk, sugar, salt, and butter
Mix the yeast with warm water or milk and sugar
Let the yeast sit until foamy
Add flour, salt, and butter
Mix until a dough forms
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic
Place the dough in a greased bowl
Cover and let it rise until doubled in size
Punch down the dough
Divide the dough into equal pieces
Shape each piece into a roll
Place the rolls on a baking tray
Cover and let them rise again
Preheat the oven
Bake until golden brown
Remove from the oven and cool slightly