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For some reason, I am fascinated with the Amish. When I was 22 I had to opportunity to go on a church history tour with some friends. I think I was just as excited to go to "Amish Land" as anywhere else on the tour. I think the lifestyle is very interesting, and I also have quite a bit of respect for the people.

Quite a few years ago, Steve and I went to Delaware with some friends. We were staying right next to an Amish community. I was so excited to go to one of the stores they had. From what I remember, this was not your typical tourist store, it was a genuine store on Amish land. While I was there I picked up a cookbook. Inside the book there was a recipe for some rolls, I made them and they were amazing. I started making them all the time. Whenever we had a family dinner or somewhere to go, I was asked to make them. Eventually, got tired of making them and moved on to other recipes.

Recently, I pulled out the recipe and started making them again. I had forgotten how good they were. Last night we had the Sister Missionaries over for dinner, so I made them once again. They were a hit. There was only one left when Steve came home from work (the sisters needed to eat early, so he was unable to get home on time).

Here is the recipe.

Amish Rolls

2 tbsp. yeast

1 tbsp. sugar

1/4 cup warm water

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup warm water

1 tsp salt

4 to 4 1/2 cups flour

Dissolve yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in 1/4 cup water, let stand for about 10 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients except flour. Mix well. Add 2 cups four. Beat 1 minute. Gradually stir in remaining flour. Knead until smooth and elastic (or just use the kitchen aid like me). Let rise until double in bulk. Punch down; make into rolls. Let rise in pan until double in bulk. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Take them out when they are golden brown. Spread tops with butter and serve with honey butter.

Honey Butter

1 cube butter

1/4 cup marshmallow cream

1/3 cup honey