Instructions

1. 1
   Mix and knead the dough. Place in a warm spot about an hour, covered with a barely damp towel, and let rise.
2. 2
   Punch the dough down and let it rise again for half an hour.
3. 3
   On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
4. 4
   Sprinkle the dough with grated cheese and roll it into a cylinder.
5. 5
   Slice the cylinder into buns just over an inch thick.
6. 6
   Place buns on a greased pan, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Brush with beaten egg yolk and bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
8. 8
   Bow Knots variation: roll the dough into 12 ropes about 8 inches long, tie each into a knot, place on a greased baking sheet, then let rise and bake as directed.
9. 9
   Clover Leaf Rolls variation: shape the dough into 36 balls, place 3 in each greased muffin cup, let rise, brush with melted butter, and bake as directed.
10. 10
    Parker House Rolls variation: roll the dough into a 12-inch round, cut 12 rolls with a 2-inch cutter, spread each with 1/4 teaspoon softened butter, fold in half and press lightly, then let rise and bake as directed.