CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast, 1 Tablespoon sugar in the water.
• Let stand (proof) for 5 minutes.
• Mix butter, salt, milk and remaining sugar in large mixing bowl.
• Add 2 cups flour mixing well.
• Add yeast and beaten eggs. Beat well.
• Add remaining flour or enough to make a soft dough.
• Cover dough and let rest 20 minutes.
• Knead dough on lightly floured board and place in a greased bowl.
• Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
• Punch down and divide dough into thirds. Roll into a 12" diameter circle, cut circle into 16 pie shaped pieces.
• Roll up into crescent shapes starting with the wides end.
• Place crescent rolls on greased cookie sheet and let rise 1 hour - cover lightly with plastic wrap or flour sack tea towel. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Bake 10-12 minutes in 375º oven or until golden brown.
• *Note - leave plenty of room on sheets - these rolls need plenty of room - do not crowd.