Mom's Crescent Rolls

Name: Mom's Crescent Rolls
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 5 h 12 min
Yield: 48 rolls
Ingredients: 1/4 ounce yeast (one envelope); 1/2 cup warm water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 cups milk, warmed; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shortening; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 eggs, beaten; 6 cups flour; butter, softened

Submitted by Chef #1352632

"My mom passed this recipe down to me, which is always a favorite at the holidays. Using a stand-mixer makes the kneading easier and the recipe can be done within a few hours, depending on rise time. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!"

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Ready In:: 5hrs 12mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 48 rolls

ingredients

¹⁄₄ ounce yeast (one envelope)
¹⁄₂ cup warm water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ cups milk, warmed
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon butter
2 eggs, beaten
6 cups flour
butter, softened

directions

Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for a few minutes.
Warm the milk, add shortening, butter, sugar, and salt. Add 2 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and remaining flour (1 cup at a time). Knead with a stand mixer or on a floured surface until smooth. Place in a bowl and cover with a lightweight kitchen towel; let rise until double in bulk in a warm place.
Cut the dough into fourths. Roll out each section until 1/4" thick. Butter well with softened butter. Cut into 12 pie-shaped pieces using a pizza cutter. Begin rolling at the largest end to form crescents. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheets. Let rise for about 4 hours. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350°F Brush with butter while warm.