In a large bow, mix yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and water together. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Stir in flour, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, egg, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until blended. Spoon into muffin pans coated with baking spray, filling two-thirds full.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
Notes
How to make you own self rising flour. For every one cup of flour add: 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt