golden crescents

Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
Vicksburg, MS

This is a recipe from my next door neighbor - Mrs. Sweeney.

yield 32 rolls
prep time 2 Hr 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For golden crescents

  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 3/4 c
    warm water (105 degrees f to 115 degrees f)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    shortening (part soft butter)
  • 4 c
    all purpose flour
  • soft butter or margarine

How To Make golden crescents

  • 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • 2
    Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour.
  • 3
    Beat until smooth.
  • 4
    Mix in remaining flour until smooth
  • 5
    Scrape dough from side of bowl.
  • 6
    Cover and let rise in warm place until double, about 1 and 1/2 hours.
  • 7
    Divide dough in half.
  • 8
    Roll each half into a 12-inch circle.
  • 9
    Spread with butter.
  • 10
    Cut into 16 wedges.
  • 11
    Roll up each wedge, beginning at rounded edge.
  • 12
    Place rolls, with point under, on greased baking sheet.
  • 13
    Cover the baking sheet.
  • 14
    Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
  • 15
    Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 16
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 17
    Brush rolls with butter.

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