Crescents - Buttery

By 1For_Him

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Additional butter, melted

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

* Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

* In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, egg, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
* Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
* Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed end down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
* Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 dozen (24 servings, 1 per serving).


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 127 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 118 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Buttery Crescents published in Taste of Home June/July 2004, p35