Golden Crescent Rolls

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 6 tablespoons warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Additional butter, melted, optional

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, shortening, egg, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. 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 1-1/4 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. circle. Melt remaining butter; brush over the dough. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and curve to form crescents. Place pointed side down 2 in. apart on a greased
4. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. Bake at 375u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Brush with additional melted butter if desired.

active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, butter, shortening, egg, salt, flour, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/golden-crescent-rolls/ (may not work)