Ingredients

How to make it

  • Place the yeast & water in a large bowl & let sit until dissolved.
  • Beat in the shortening, sugar,eggs,salt,and 2 c. of the flour until very smooth.
  • Mix in another 2 c. flour until the dough is smooth, adding up to a 1/2 c. more until the dough holds together and is smooth and not incredibly sticky.
  • Knead on a smooth surface 10 - 15 times or until elastic.
  • Cover and place in a warm spot. Let rise for 1 and 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and divide in half.
  • Carefully roll out first half into 12 inch circle.
  • Spread with 2 T. butter..
  • Cut into 12 wedges and then roll up starting with the wide end.
  • Place the rolls , point side down, on a greased baking sheet.
  • Repeat with the other half of the dough.
  • Cover and let rise for an hour in a warm location.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10 - 13 minutes or until golden brown.

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  • mrinalika 14 years ago
    My son is gonna love them. Thanks!
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    sparow64 ate it and said...
    OMG...I am the crescent roll queen! LOL had NO idea you could make your own...ha ha...am not much of the bread baker...can't make a biscuit to save my life! lol Sweet child o mine...if I learn to make my own crescents I'll be broader than the broad side of a barn! lol...Can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
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    brianna ate it and said...
    I love them. Thanks & 5 forks
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  • notyourmomma 15 years ago
    Wow!!! Awesome recipe and picture. Well done, indeed.
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    m2googee ate it and said...
    These sound wonderful!
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    " It was excellent "
    gagagrits ate it and said...
    I never thought of making home made, what a great Idea! Thanks....:)
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    I love that picture! It's making me want some so bad! Looks truly homemade and sounds delicious!
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    " It was excellent "
    chefelaine ate it and said...
    YOU GO , Girl!!!!! 5! :+D
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