TENDER CRESCENT ROLLS

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My family's holiday meal consists of different soups and breads. This is one of the favorite breads during that meal.-Bonnie Myers, Callaway, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, eggs, sugar, shortening, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 3 minutes until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide ends. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets, point side down; curve to form crescents., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.