Name: Great-Grandmother's Cloverleaf Rolls
Yield: Makes 1 dozen rolls
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1 (1/4-ounce) package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm (110 degrees) water; 1 large egg, beaten; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

21st Century Recipe

Today, when our far-flung family gathers for holidays, my mother, my sister, and I make this updated version of my grandmother’s recipe to go with our typical menu: grilled beef tenderloin served with a dollop of sour cream, horseradish and bacon sauce; grilled asparagus; potato casserole; a green salad with blue cheese crumbles; and pear and almond tart for dessert.

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