Crescent Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. salt
sugar
margarine or butter
2 pkg. active dry yeast
7 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 large eggs

Preparation

Early in day or day ahead: In large bowl, combine shortening, salt, 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick). Pour 1 cup boiling water over mixture; stir until blended. In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar over 1/2 cup warm water (105\u00b0 to 115\u00b0). Stir to mix slightly. Let rest 5 minutes.