Golden Crescents

 ( from Betty Crockers cook book)


2 pkg. active dry yeast

3/4 c warm water

1/2 c sugar

1 t salt

2 eggs

1/2 shortening (part soft butter)

4 c flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hr.

Divde dough in half; roll each half into 12 - inch circle. Spread with butter; cut into 16 wedges. Roll up each wedge, beginning at rounded edge. Place rolls, with point under, on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise until double, about 1 hr.

Heat oven to 375.........bake 12 to 15 minutes. Brush rolls with butter.