2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. warm milk
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
6 1/4 c. flour
1 c. butter, divided

Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 10 minutes. Combine yeast mixture with milk-sugar-egg-salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add 1/2 cup melted butter gradually and continue beating. Stir in remaining flour. cover and refrigerate overnight.

Divide dough in 4 balls. Roll each b all into 10-inch rounds. Brush with melted butter. Cut each into wedges. Roll up into crescents. Let rise 2 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.