Homemade Crescent Rolls

This is my friend Mandy's recipe, and it is SO yummy and delicious. I make these at every holiday now! They take about 2 hours, so plan accordingly.

2 c warm water, 110-115 degrees (I use a candy thermometer)
2 T rapid rise yeast
1/2 c oil
1/2 c powdered milk
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 t salt
5-6 c bread flour

Softened butter

Pour water in a bown and sprinkle yeast over the top. Allow to soften about 5 min. Add remaining ingredients and mix well (I just put it all in my kitchen aid with the bread paddle attachement). Dough will be somewhat sticky. Allow to rise for 45 min (I put the whole bowl in a garbage bag and tie the top-it comes out perfectly!). Punch down and allow to rise for another 45 min. Break into two equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll our each chunk into a large circle. Spread softened butter (not melted) onto entire circle. Cut wedges with a pizza cutter (cut into 8 for larger, 12 for smaller). Starting wtih wide end of triangles, roll up like a crescent rolls. Place on cookie sheets with pointed end tucked underneath (so it doesn't pop open during baking). Bake at 400 degrees for 10-14 min, or just until golden on top.

Mandy also has this illustrated step by step on her blog. Click here .

Note to myself:  Double batch will fit in kitchenaid, can also rise there.  10 rolls will fit on each airbake pan.  Bake double pans, 7 min, switch, 7 min.