RICH YEAST CRESCENTS 
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1 cake yeast
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. scalded milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Sift dry ingredients and cut in shortening and yeast as for pastry. Add cooled milk and eggs and mix. Shape lightly, do not pat down. Chill at least 2 hours. Cut in 5 equal pieces. Roll 1 at a time 1/8 inch thick in 10 inch circles. Cut each in 8 wedge shaped pieces. Spread with any fruit filling. Beginning at wide end, roll up to point and shape crescent. Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve with powdered sugar when cool.

 

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