Combine water and yeast in lg bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.

With wooden spoon, stir in butter, sugar, eggs and salt.

Add flour, 1 cup at a time and beat in as much as you can. (you will probably be able to use all the flour) Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.

Grease a 13x9 baking pan.

Turn dough out onto floured surface.

Divide into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth round ball.

Place in rows in prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour; until doubled.

Heat oven to 375*.

Bake until golden brown, about 17 minutes.