Crescent Rolls

5 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope dry yeast, dissolves in 1/4 c. hot water (110~ to 115~)
  • 4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. oleo, softened
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together flour, sugar and salt.
  2. 2
    Cut oleo into mixture with pastry blender until crumbly.
  3. 3
    Heat milk until scalded; add 2 eggs, slightly beaten, and yeast mixture.
  4. 4
    Combine all three with flour and stir with a spoon until mixed well.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate overnight. Divide dough into two parts.
  6. 6
    Roll into a circle (use flour on board to keep from sticking).
  7. 7
    Cut circle into 12 crusts (like a pie).
  8. 8
    Starting at wide end, roll up and shape like a crescent. Place on a greased baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Brush with melted butter and let rise (about an hour).
  10. 10
    Bake at 400° 8 to 10 minutes.
  11. 11
    Brush with melted butter (or oleo) after you take them out of oven.
  12. 12
    Yields 2 dozen rolls.

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