Rich Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
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   Add sugar, salt and oleo or butter.
3. 3
   Let cool. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
4. 4
   Add to cooled milk mixture:
5. 5
   eggs and 2 cups flour.
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   Mix well and add 3 1/4 cups flour or more/less as needed to make soft dough.
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   Turn out on lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes.
8. 8
   Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
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   Cover with towel and let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Punch down; divide into thirds and turn on lightly floured board.
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    Roll into a large circle and spread with melted oleo or butter.
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    Cut into pie size pieces and roll up, beginning at wide end, sealing points firmly.
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    Place on greased baking sheets with points underneath, about 2-inches apart.
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    Curve to form crescents.
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    Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
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    Bake about 12 minutes in 350° to 400° oven.
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    After taking out of oven, brush a little butter on top.
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    (I use a paper towel dipped in soft butter.)