Crescent Rolls

Rating: 5 of 5

Ingredients:
•    2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
•    3/4 cup warm water
•    1/2 cup white sugar
•    1 teaspoon salt
•    2 eggs
•    1/2 cup shortening
•    4 cups all-purpose flour
•    1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions:
1.    Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2.    Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. Knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1-1/2 hours).
3.    Punch down dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread with butter. Cut into 10 to 15 wedge. Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
4.    Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. Brush tops with butter when they come out.