Frozen Crescent Rolls

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 64
• 2 cups milk, warmed (110-115 degrees)
• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 9 cups bread flour, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine milk and yeast; stir until dissolved. in large bowl, cream the sugar, shortening and salt. add eggs; mix well. add half the flour; then add milk mixture, mixing until flour is moistened. add remaining flour by hand. let rest 15-20 minutes.
• 2 turn out dough onto floured surface. knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. place dough in greased bowl; cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. divide dough into four parts. roll each into a circle and brush with melted butter. cut each circle into 16 wedges. roll each piece into a crescent, starting at wide end. place on baking sheet and freeze immediately.
• 3 when frozen, place in plastic freezer bags and seal. store in the freezer for up to 4 weeks. to bake, place on greased baking sheets and cover; let rise until doubled, about 3-4 hours. bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.