Lowell Inn Crescent Rolls
["3/4 c. warm water", "2 pkg. RapidRise active dry yeast", "4 c. Gold Medal flour", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. soft shortening"]
["In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water (plus 1 teaspoon sugar). Mix ingredients.", "Add rest of flour until smooth.", "Cover.", "Let rise in a warm place until double, 1 1/2 hours.", "Divide.", "Shape. Let rise until double, 1 hour.", "Brush with butter.", "Bake in oven at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes, until rich golden brown.", "Makes 32 rolls."]
["warm water", "RapidRise active dry yeast", "Gold Medal flour", "sugar", "salt", "shortening"]