Never Fail Coffeecake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients together. Work the shortening into the dry mixture.
2. 2
   Dissolve the yeast in the cup of sweet milk, then add the beaten egg yolks to the milk mixture and add to the dry ingredient mixture.
3. 3
   Place in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight.
4. 4
   The next morning, beat the egg whites stiff and add the sugar cinnamon to this.
5. 5
   Divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Roll out 1/4-inch thick and spread 1/3 of the filling on each. Roll up jelly roll fashion.
6. 6
   Place seam down on cookie sheet in the form of a crescent.
7. 7
   This makes 3 crescents.
8. 8
   Let stand exactly 1 hour and bake 40 minutes at 345°.