¾ c. milk
½ c. shortening
⅓ c. sugar
1 pkg. yeast (2 ¼ tsp.)
¼ c. warm water
3 eggs, beaten
4 c. flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Scald milk; add shortening and sugar. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast mixture. Measure flour and salt. Add beaten eggs to milk mixture and then add the flour. Stir and let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
Roll out ¼ at a time in 10-inch circles. Cut into 10 wedges. Roll up into butter horns (like croissants). Let rise 2 hours.
Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 10-15 minutes.