05Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, then cover loosely with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours or up to 36 hours). The dough will double in size.
06Once the dough has doubled in size, flour your work surface. Sprinkle a clean, flat surface with a thin layer of flour. This is a sticky dough, so you’ll definitely need some flour, but we don’t want the rolls to be dry. Go easy at first, and add a bit more if needed. You’ll also want to flour your hands and the rolling pin (sometimes I spray cooking spray on my hands instead of flouring them).
07Divide the dough into four equal pieces, each rolled into a dough ball.
08Roll out each of the dough balls into 9-10 inch rounds.
09Use a pizza cutter to slice each round into 8 equal pieces. Roll each individual piece from the outer edge to the inner point, making a tight crescent shape.
10Line the rolls up on baking sheets, about 1 ½ inches apart. Cover them loosely with a cloth and place in a warm spot to rise until puffy, about 2 hours.
11Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the risen rolls in the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown. You can do two sheets at a time, but the bottom sheet might need an additional minute to brown.
12While the rolls are still warm, brush them with melted salty butter. Stuff one in your face while they’re still warm. Sigh in contentment and victory.
13To freeze unbaked rolls:: Follow instructions through step 9. Place the rolls on a baking sheet, close together, but not touching. Flash freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
14When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the freezer and place them back on baking sheets, 1 ½ inches apart. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until puffed, usually 4-5 hours. Bake as usual.
15To freeze baked rolls:Fully bake the rolls, then cool completely. Place on a baking sheet, close together, but not touching. Flash freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
16Thaw rolls overnight at room temperature. Wrap in foil and reheat in a 350 degree oven for 7-8 minutes before serving.