Crescent Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk, shortening, sugar and salt in saucepan.
2. 2
   Heat, stirring, until shortening is melted and sugar and salt is dissolved.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Stir in yeast until dissolved. Blend eggs into yeast mixture. Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
7. 7
   Divide dough into 3 parts.
8. 8
   Roll each part out to a 9-inch circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll wedges up, starting at large end. Arrange in crescent shapes on greased baking pan.
9. 9
   Let rise until doubled in bulk.
10. 10
    Brush with butter.
11. 11
    Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 400° or until light brown. Remove from oven and brush with butter. Makes 3 dozen.