Crescent Rolls

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water.

2. 2

   Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix in remaining flour until smooth.

4. 4

   Scrape dough from sides of bowl; cover and let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half; roll each half into 12-inch circle.

6. 6

   Spread with melted butter; cut into 16 wedges (I like to do this with a pizza cutter).

7. 7

   Roll up each wedge, beginning at rounded edge.

8. 8

   Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Heat oven to 400u00b0.

11. 11

    Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

12. 12

    Brush rolls with melted butter.

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