Crescent Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
3. 3
   Mix in remaining flour until smooth.
4. 4
   Scrape dough from sides of bowl; cover and let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half; roll each half into 12-inch circle.
6. 6
   Spread with melted butter; cut into 16 wedges (I like to do this with a pizza cutter).
7. 7
   Roll up each wedge, beginning at rounded edge.
8. 8
   Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Heat oven to 400°.
11. 11
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
12. 12
    Brush rolls with melted butter.