CRESCENT ROLLS

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A friend of the family shared this recipe several years ago. These rolls are very impressive and look like you have worked hard...only the cook knows. Prep/cooking time does not include rise time.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 30m

Yield 48 rolls, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar, plus
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup warm water
1 cup milk, scalded (2 min. in microwave)
3 eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & cooled
1 teaspoon salt
7 cups flour (I use Gold Medal Bread Flour)

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast, 1 Tablespoon sugar in the water.
  • Let stand (proof) for 5 minutes.
  • Mix butter, salt, milk and remaining sugar in large mixing bowl.
  • Add 2 cups flour mixing well.
  • Add yeast and beaten eggs. Beat well.
  • Add remaining flour or enough to make a soft dough.
  • Cover dough and let rest 20 minutes.
  • Knead dough on lightly floured board and place in a greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
  • Punch down and divide dough into thirds. Roll into a 12" diameter circle, cut circle into 16 pie shaped pieces.
  • Roll up into crescent shapes starting with the wides end.
  • Place crescent rolls on greased cookie sheet and let rise 1 hour - cover lightly with plastic wrap or flour sack tea towel. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes in 375ยบ oven or until golden brown.
  • *Note - leave plenty of room on sheets - these rolls need plenty of room - do not crowd.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 112.5, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 5.2

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