Crescent Rolls

Name: Crescent Rolls
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast; 3 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~); 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening, melted; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 1 tsp. salt; 4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
3 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 tsp. salt
4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 3 tablespoons warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2

Add sugar, shortening, eggs, 1 cup warm water, salt and 2 cups flour.
3

Beat at low speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
4

Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
5

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 4 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
6

Shape dough into a ball, and place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.