Crescent Rolls

A delicious roll that is easy to prepare but looks impressive--and beautiful! Please note: Preparation includes all but baking time. Actual hands-on work is approximately 1/2 hour divided over that time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 42 mins
• Yields: 24-32 rolls

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon dried yeast
• 1⁄4 cup water (110 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick) or 1⁄2 cup margarine (1 stick)
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3  eggs
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4 1⁄2 cups flour (may need slightly more or less depending on humidity)
• 2 -4  tablespoons  melted butter, for brushing on dough

Directions

1. Combine yeast and water. Let stand five minutes until it foams.
2. Melt butter in saucepan. As soon as melted, add milk & remove from heat.
3. Beat eggs with wire whisk or wooden spoon in large bowl. Add sugar & salt.
4. Add butter/milk mixture to egg/sugar/salt mixture.
5. Add dissolved yeast.
6. Stir in enough flour for soft dough.
7. Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
8. Turn dough out onto floured board or counter & divide into two balls (four balls if making regular recipe).
9. Roll out each ball into 12”-14” circles, one at a time.
10. Spread with melted butter.
11. Cut with knife or pizza cutter into 12-16 pieces, like a pie or pizza.
12. Roll each piece loosely from large end.
13. Put on cookie sheet, leaving 1” between rolls.
14. Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
15. Let rise until double (about 45 minutes).
16. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.