1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. soft shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 c. lukewarm milk
2 cakes compressed yeast
4 c. sifted Gold Medal flour

Mix sugar, shortening, salt, and eggs together until smooth. Stir in milk. Crumble yeast into mixture and stir until dissolved. Beat in flour with spoon. Scrape dough from sides of bowl. Cover with damp cloth. Let rise 1 1/2 hours until double.

Shape as crescents. Roll dough scarcely 1/4 inch thick into a 12-inch circle. Spread with soft butter. Cut into 16 pie-shaped pieces. Beginning at rounded edge, roll up. Place on pan, point underneath. Cover, let rise 1 hour until double. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 1 1/3 dozen rolls.