FRENCH CRESCENT ROLLS

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Whenever we have rolls and coffee after church, these come along with me. Here on the high plains, we've been raising cattle, wheat and daughters for 30 years. Our two oldest are grown, and our youngest just began college. -Betty Ann Wolery, Joplin, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
ICING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, egg, sugar, shortening and salt; mix well. Add flour; mix until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Fold corners to the middle and then fold in half. Wrap dough in waxed paper; chill for 30 minutes. Repeat rolling, buttering, folding and chilling steps twice. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; roll into a 34x5-in. rectangle. Cut into 16 triangles; roll up each triangle from wide edge to tip and pinch to seal. Place rolls, tip down, on greased baking sheets and curve to form crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. For icing, combine sugar, milk, butter and extracts; spread over warm rolls. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.