Crescent Rolls

Recipe Type:	Non Veg.
Preparation Time:	20 M
Cooking Time:	15 M
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 2 packages active dry Yeast
• ¾ cup warm Water
• ½ cup White Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 Eggs
• ½ cup Shortening
• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• ¼ cup Butter (softened)

Cooking Instructions:

• Stir yeast in warm water until dissolved.
• Gradually add sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth.
• Add the remaining flour and knead well to make smooth dough.
• Cover with a cloth and place in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, for about 2 hours.
• Knead again and divide into 2 equal parts.
• Roll out each part into 12-inch circles and smear with butter.
• Cut each circle into 12 equal pieces.
• Roll each piece tightly and place on a buttered baking sheet.
• Cover and let rise again until doubled.
• Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F until golden brown.
• Remove and coat the top with butter.
• Serve warm.