Buttery Homemade Crescent Rolls

skim milk16 tablespoons (2 sticks) butter, cut into 16 pieces1/4 cup sugar3 eggs4 cups flour1 teaspoon instant yeast (I use Red Star Platinum Yeast)1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 egg white, beaten with 1 tsp water (for glazing the rolls before baking)