Buttery Crescents

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add the milk, butter, sugar, egg, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. 3
   Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
4. 4
   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. 5
   Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half.
6. 6
   Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges.
7. 7
   Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed end down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Brush with melted butter.
10. 10
    Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.