Crescent Dinner Rolls


My mom's recipe; soft and delicious. Mom always said not to bring this anywhere unless i wanted to bring it again each time. She was right. It is my most requested recipe.

Steps


Dissolve yeast in warm water , let proof for about ten minutes until foamy.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add slightly beaten eggs.
Add yeast mixture , salt and milk.
Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Knead in as much flour as needed until no longer sticky.
Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise until double , about an hour.
Divide into about 8 pieces.
Roll out one at a time into a large circle.
Cut into wedge shaped pieces.
Roll each piece , starting at the wide end.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheets.
Brush with melted butter.
Cover with towels.
Let rise until double , about an hour.
Bake at 375 for 15 minutes , till golden brown.

Ingredients


fast-rising active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, salt, flour