Crescent Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
3 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 tsp. salt
4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 3 tablespoons warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
Add sugar, shortening, eggs, 1 cup warm water, salt and 2 cups flour.
Beat at low speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 4 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Shape dough into a ball, and place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.