In a medium bowl combine sugar, yeast, and milk and stir to dissolve.
Whisk in egg. Add flour and salt, and start to mix the dough with a spatula.
Then continue to knead it with your hands until you receive an elastic dough.
Add softened butter and continue to knead until butter is fully incorporated into the dough.
Form a ball from the dough, cover with a kitchen cloth or plastic wrap, and allow to rise for an hour.
Divide the dough into 8 parts and roll each into a ball. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes