Golden Crescents

Ingredients

2 pkg active dry yeast
3/4 c. warm water (110-115 degrees)
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. (+ 2 T.) butter- softened
2 T. shortening
2 eggs
1 t. salt
4-4.5 c. flour
additional butter melted (optional)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. 

Add sugar, 1/4 c. butter, shortening, eggs, salt and 2 c. flour.

Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic (approx. 6-8 min).

Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (approx. 1-1.5 hours).  

Punch down the dough and divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-inch circle. Melt remaining butter, brush over dough. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and curve to form crescents. Place with point down 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled (approx. 45 min).

Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter if desired.