downeast rolls — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dry active yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 3 cups flour, plus more for rolling
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for greasing proofing bowl and baking pans
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling on top
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted