Combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. Heat milk, water and butter until liquids are 120 degree - 130 degree. Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1/4 cup flour. Beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto floured board; knead 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth. Place in greased bowl; grease top. Cover; place bowl into large pan of very warm water (about 120 degree). Let rise 15 minutes.
Turn onto floured board. Divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls. Arrange in greased 8 inch round cake pan. Cover; place pan in shallow pan of very warm water. Let rise 15 minutes. Bake at 375 degree 20-25 minutes, or until done. Remove from pan; cool slightly on wire rack. |