Butterhorns

A scene on a round, wooden table. On the table, around the edges, there are green and red patterned, fabric placemats. In the center of the table, a glass dish rests on a red knit trivet. The dish holds a large pile of Butterhorns. The Butterhorns are small, tan, rolled crecent-shaped cookies. They are topped with a white icing and chopped walnuts.
A scene on a round, wooden table. On the table, around the edges, there are green and red patterned, fabric placemats. In the center of the table, a glass dish rests on a red knit trivet. The dish holds a large pile of Butterhorns. The Butterhorns are small, tan, rolled crecent-shaped cookies. They are topped with a white icing and chopped walnuts.

Butterhorns

Yummmm! This is a world class generations old recipe that has been handed down within our family and meticulously kept. These tasty little gems are light, amazingly tasty and sure to be gobbled up in no time. Try serving these for breakfast, desert and as a delicious appetizer at family gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 57 mins
Servings 48 rolls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter crisco or butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 1/4 oz. original yeast
  • 2 tblsps warm milk
  • 2 tblsps sugar

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast in 2 Tbsp. warm milk with 2 Tbsp. sugar and set aside.
  • Cream 1 cup butter Crisco and 1/2 cup sugar until light n' fluffy.
  • Add eggs & beat until smooth.
  • Add salt, yeast mixture with 2 cups flour and mix until smooth.
  • Alternate warm milk & remaining flour in bowl until well blended.
  • Place dough in warm bowl, cover with plastic wrap and towel. Dough will be sticky.
  • Place bowl in warm location and let rise until doubled in size. This will take approximately 2 hours or less.
  • After dough has risen, place dough on floured service and divide into 3 equal parts.
  • Roll each part out like a pie crust & cut into approx.16 pieces.
  • Roll each piece like a crescent roll beginning at the wide end.
  • Place on baking sheet and let rise until doubled. This will take approximately one hour.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool & frost with your favorite white icing & top with finely chopped walnuts.
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