Old-Fashioned Soft and Buttery Yeast Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 pkg active dry yeast (equals 2 1/4 tsp)
• 1/4 c warm water
• 1/3 c white, granulated sugar
• 1/4 c butter, softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c hot milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 4 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted (for brushing rolls)