Shannon's Butterflake Rolls (Crescents)

You guys are in for a big treat! These rolls are to die for! Like I said before, even if you're not well practiced at making yeast breads, give yourself an afternoon to try a good yeast bread recipe and let your family reap the rewards! If it doesn't turn out perfect the first time, call someone who can give you some pointers and then try again. Breadmaking is a very worthwhile art...and one that helps us use some of that wheat!

Shannon’s Butter Flake Rolls

1 cup minus 2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup butter (1/2 cube)
1 large egg
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons yeast
2 ¾ cups flour


Scald milk, melt butter and beat egg. Pour milk, butter and egg into a large bowl. Add sugar and salt then stir. Make sure mixture is warm but not too hot, then stir in yeast.

Turn dough out onto oiled surface. Knead dough until smooth and elastic (8 to 15 minutes) Shape dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Spray with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. (About an hour.)

Punch dough down in the center. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Divide dough into two sections. On a lightly oiled surface, roll each half into a 12 inch circle. Cut each circle into 8 equal triangles. To roll, begin at wide end of wedge and roll toward point. Place point side down 2-3 inches apart on baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes (Until golden brown.) Makes 16 rolls