GOLDEN CRESCENT ROLLS

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In Indianapolis, Indiana, Bertha Johnson's tender yeast rolls have been a Sunday dinner staple for many years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
6 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 tablespoon shortening
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional butter, melted, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, shortening, egg, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. circle. Melt remaining butter; brush over the dough. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and curve to form crescents. Place pointed side down 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Brush with additional melted butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.