Crescent Dinner Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
3/4 c. warm milk (110~ to 115~)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. salt
5 to 5 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
Melted butter or margarine

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, eggs, butter, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in enough flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch dough down. Divide into thirds. Roll each into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Brush with melted butter; roll up wedges from the wide end and place, pointed end down, 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Makes 2 doz.