Start Around 4 PM:

In your stand mixer bowl, toss in 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add your warmed milk, softened butter, and egg. Mix on low until it comes together - no fancy techniques needed!

Crank it to medium speed for 2 minutes. Add flour gradually (about ½ cup at a time) until your dough forms a soft ball. Don't stress about perfection - slightly sticky is perfect!

Set your bowl of dough near (not on!) your warm stove while you start cooking dinner. The gentle heat from your stove creates the perfect rising environment. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Around 5 PM:

Give your dough a gentle punch down and start shaping rolls. Pinch off pieces (I just eyeball it - no need for a scale!) and roll them into loose balls. Plop them on a greased pan and put them back near your warm stove for another 30 minutes. If you want perfect rolls you can weigh each ball 2oz is just right.

Around 5:45 PM:

Pop them in a 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes until golden. While they bake, you're putting the finishing touches on your main course.

At 6 PM:

Brush with melted butter and serve alongside your perfectly ti