In a small bowl add warm water.
Sprinkle in the yeast and ΒΌ teaspoon of sugar.Stir gently until combined.Let mixture rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
Pour yeast mixture into a large bowl and add 5 tablespoons sugar, warm milk, egg, salt, and butter.Mix until well combined.
Gradually add in flour, mixing well after each addition. (you will need to switch to using a rubber spatula once the mixture becomes a sticky dough)
Transfer dough to a large, greased bowl.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free area for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
Grease knuckles and punch dough down to release the air.
Transfer dough to a floured surface.Add just enough flour to dough and hands to handle dough without it sticking to your hands.
Divide dough into two equal balls.
Roll out the balls into 13-inch circles (like a pizza)
Slice the dough with a pizza cutter into small wedges.
Brush dough with honey butter.
Flour your fingertips and roll each wedge up starting at the widest end.
Place rolls on a greased cookie sheet, pointed tip tucked under.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm area until rolls are doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375.
Remove plastic wrap and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Brush hot rolls with leftover honey butter.Serve hot!
To Make Honey Butter: Combine all honey butter ingredients. Stir until creamy.
Notes:Be sure water is warm enough to activate the yeast but not too hot to kill the yeast.The yeast MUST become foamy.
Source: http://divascancook.com/sweet-dinner-rolls-recipe-without-bread-machine-scratch/