Croissants

1 3/4 C. lukewarm water 2 1/4 tsp yeast
1/2 C. sugar 1/2 C. shortening (melted and cooled)
3 eggs beaten 5 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
garlic salt and Parmesan Cheese
melted butter

Mix water yeast and sugar and let stand 5 min. add remaining ingredients (except garlic salt and cheese) Mix ingredients until smooth. let rise until double. Punch down and divide into 4 equal parts. roll out flat 1 of the 4 parts to a 1/4 inch thickness. cut into 6 to 8 pieces (like a pizza) brush with melted butter and sprinkle garlic salt and Parmesan Cheese. roll each of your 6-8 pieces up so the smaller point is on the top. repeat with all 4 parts of your dough mixture. put onto greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled. Bake at 400 for 10 min. or until golden

makes 24-32 croissants