Crescent Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water, let proof for about ten minutes until foamy.
2. 2
   Cream sugar and shortening.
3. 3
   Add slightly beaten eggs.
4. 4
   Add yeast mixture, salt and milk.
5. 5
   Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Knead in as much flour as needed until no longer sticky.
7. 7
   Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise until double, about an hour.
8. 8
   Divide into about 8 pieces.
9. 9
   Roll out one at a time into a large circle.
10. 10
    Cut into wedge shaped pieces.
11. 11
    Roll each piece, starting at the wide end.
12. 12
    Place on an ungreased cookie sheets.
13. 13
    Brush with melted butter.
14. 14
    Cover with towels.
15. 15
    Let rise until double, about an hour.
16. 16
    Bake at 375 for 15 minutes, till golden brown.