CAROL'S CRESCENT ROLLS

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes

1/2 C water
2 T yeast
1/2 C sugar
1 1/2 C scalded milk
1/2 C shortening
2 t salt
2 eggs
7 C flour (at least)

Put milk in glass container and put in microwave for 3 1/2 minutes on high to scald.

In mixing bowl add warm water, yeast and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.

When milk is done, remove from microwave and add shortening to milk.

To yeast mixture in mixing bowl, add salt eggs and milk mixture. Start mixing and add flour, one cup at time until dough comes away from bowl. Mix for about 5-7 minutes. Take dough out of bowl, spray bowl with cooking spray and put dough back into bowl to let rise.

When dough has risen to twice the size, separate dough into 3 parts. Roll one part at a time into a circle. Using pizza cutter, cut dough circle into 8 parts (8 pie pieces) and roll into crescent shapes. Put rolled dough on sprayed cooking sheet and let rise for 5-10 minutes. Put in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes each.

CAROL'S EGG NOG

1. 12 eggs separated, beat egg yolks
2. Gradually add 1 1/2 C sugar
3. Add flavorings: brandy & rum
4. 1 tsp vanilla
5. 1/2 tsp nutmeg

CAROL'S PIE CRUSTS

Combine:
2 1/4 C flour
1 tsp salt

Cut in:
1 C shortening

Combine in small bowl:
1/4 C cold water
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 egg

Mix together dry mix to wet mix, divide into half. Roll out 1 half into circle big enough for pie pan.

Makes 2 crusts

CAROL'S CINNAMON ROLLS

2 C scalded milk
1/2 C shortening
1/2 C sugar
2 tsp salt
6 C flour
2 eggs
2 Tbsp yeast

Combine yeast, then sugar to milk after it cools off a bit. Add eggs, salt, shortening and flour. Mix with dough hook for about 8 minutes on medium. Cover dough with towel to rise. Grease counter with shortening. Dump dough onto greased surface. Roll out dough into large rectangle. Spread dough with butter, sugar, cinnamon and evaporated milk (secret ingredient). Roll dough and slice into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Lay out rolls on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.