1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. plus 3 tbsp. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. butter

Plan to begin recipe the day before your special dinner. Dissolve yeast in 3 tbsp. warm water. Mix sugar, shortening, water, salt and eggs. Stir in yeast and flour. Knead thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Divide dough in half and roll out into a big circle. Brush with 1/2 of the melted butter. Cut into 16 pizza-like wedges. Roll each wedge from large end to point like a crescent roll. Place onto a greased baking sheet or seasoned stone. Do the same to the other half of the dough. Allow 32 rolls to rise for about 2 hours in a warm place until doubled in size.

Bake until golden brown at 350°F, about 15 to 20 minutes.