Let’s be honest. Sometimes we all try to show off and impress when we entertain company. Especially if this is the first time they have been in our home. These rolls are sure to impress.
1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sour cream
⅔ cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 (.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup warm water
4 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons salt
The night before serving these rolls, melt ½ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream and sugar. Add the eggs and mix well. In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let set for 2 to 3 minutes and stir in the sour cream mixture. In a separate bowl mix the flour and salt together and add to the sour cream mixture, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Punch the dough down and divide into 4 equal portions. Lightly flour a board and roll each portion into a 10-inch circle. Melt the remaining ½ cup butter and brush onto each circle. Cut each circle into 8 pie-shape wedges. Beginning at the wide end, roll up to the point, curve slightly into crescent shape, and place on a lightly buttered cookie sheet. Brush the tops with butter. Cover and let rise for about 1 ½ hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the cover and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 32 rolls.