simplybrad

In 1 cup warm milk (80 to 95 degrees) add one packet regular dry yeast & mix well and set aside til later.

Mix in large mixing bowl:

4 cups flour

1 cup butter (or margarine)

1 tsp. salt (or less)

Blend together as for pie crust.

Then add 1/2 cup sugar, blend in.

Then add 2 beaten eggs.

Add the milk-yeast mixture and blend well.

Scrape sides into mixture and cover with wax paper & towel.

Set in cool place to rise (Undisturbed) til next morning.

In a.m.:

Divide dough into 3 or 4 parts, Roll one part out on floured surface with floured
rolling pin. Cut round into crescent shape (keep small as these do rise). Roll and
place onto greased cookie sheet and let rest (rise) while you repeat till dough is all cut & rolled.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes (golden brown) cool slightly & frost while still warm but not hot.

This recipe can be used for fruit turnovers,too.