Jill's Crescent Rolls

Source: My Aunt Nikie's friend Jill Blotter

Directions:
Mix until frothy:
1 cup soft butter
2 cups hot water
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. salt

Add:
2 Tbsp. yeast– let soften

Then add:
2 cups flour– mix
2 more cups flour– mix
3 eggs and about 4 more cups flour– mix

Place in buttered bowl.  Cover and let rest for 1 hour.  Cut into three sections.  Roll into circles, cut in pie shapes and form into crescents.  Place on greased cookie sheets or pizza stones.  Cover and let rise for 2 hours.  Bake at 350° for 12-20 minutes.  Makes 3 dozen rolls.

Notes:
These are some standard holiday/special occasion rolls around my house - we make them for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or for taking around to friends and neighbors as a Christmastime treat.  They're really easy and super yummy!  And it's my favorite dough to work with - soft, but not sticky, and just fun to work with.  This latest batch I made with 1 cup whole wheat flour (because I ran out of regular all purpose - the horror!) - they turned out fantastic!