Crescent rolls (butterhorns)

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       Title: Crescent Rolls (Butterhorns)
  Categories: breads
       Yield: 18 servings
 
       5 c  flour (bread flour prefered)
       2    packages dry yeast
       1 c  milk
     1/2 c  sugar
     1/2 c  shortening
       2 ts salt
       3    eggs
 
   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour and yeast. In a sauce
   pan pan heat milk, sugar, shortening and salt to 115 deg F. add to
   dry mix and add eggs, mixing for 1/2 minute at low speed. Mix at high
   speed for 3 minutes. By hand stir in enough flour to make a
   moderately stiff dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, shape into a
   ball and let rise until doubled. Divide dough into 3 equal parts and
   roll each into a circle about 12". Cut into 12 wedge shaped parts and
   roll each from wide edge into a tight crescent shape. Place with
   point down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until
   doubled. Bake at 375 for 10 - 12 minutes.
 
 
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