Grease your muffin tin and a medium-sized bowl with vegetable oil and set aside.
In a small saucepan stir the milk, butter, and sugar until melted over low-medium heat.
Transfer melted milk and butter to a measuring cup and insert a thermometer. Cool to about 100F-105F.
Pour buttery milk mixture into your stand mixer bowl.
Add the yeast and warm water measuring 105-115 degrees. Allow yeast to foam for 10 minutes.
Once foamed, add two cups of flour and your salt to the stand mixer and mix using the dough hook for one minute on low speed.
With the mixer still on low speed, add remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time.
Knead on low for 2 more minutes. Dough should be towards the center of the bowl on the hook. It should feel slightly sticky to the touch.
Place dough in the vegetable oil greased bowl and flip to oil the top and bottom.
Add water to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for one minute to cream and warm, humid environment for your dough to rise.
Place dough in microwave with a loose kitchen towel draped over the top of the bowl. Leave in there (do not turn on) for 15 minutes.
Once done rising, place dough on a lightly floured surface and pluck it into 12 balls.
Using kitchen shears, cut each ball into three pieces, and put 3 pieces into each muffin tin slot.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees f.
Cover the muffin tin with your kitchen towel and place back in the microwave to rise for another 15 minutes.
Once done rising, remove towel and place the rolls in the oven for 9-12 minutes. Mine took exactly 9 minutes and turned a nice shade of golden brown.
You can brush rolls with melted butter if you choose, or a blend of garlic powder and powdered parmesan cheese. Enjoy warm.