Golden Crescent Rolls

Found this recipe on allrecipes.com and had to share, one reviewer said they made these in their bread machine. I will try that next time. . I made these for Thanksgiving!

Original recipe makes 20 -30 rolls

4 1/2 teaspoons of yeast

3/4 cup warm water

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1/2 cup shortning

4 cups flour

  

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. Knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1-1/2 hours).
3. Punch down dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread with butter. Cut into 10 to 15 wedge. Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
4. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. Brush tops with butter when they come out.