BUTTERHORN CRESCENT ROLLS (Tamitha Tite Landcaster)w

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup warm milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 5 cups flour (more or less)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm (not hot) milk with 1 tablespoon sugar and set aside for 5 minutes.
Add beaten eggs to milk and yeast mixture.

Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, work in cold butter or shortening. Add liquid mixture and knead on a lightly floured surface for 2 to 3 minutes until dough comes together (add a small amount of flour if needed to make a soft dough, but the less flour used the better).

Refrigerate overnight.

The next day, divide dough in half and roll each half into a circle 1/4-inch thick. Spread circle with softened butter.

Cut circle into sixteenths. Roll each wedge piece (16 of these) from the outside edge toward the center point. Place on a greased baking sheet and curve outer edges into a crescent shape, if desired.

Cover rolls with a damp towel and let rise until doubled in size for several hours (may take as long as 4 hours depending on humidity and your conditions).

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until rolls are light golden (about 15 minutes or until done).