HOMEMADE CROISSANTS

HOMEMADE CROISSANTS
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon plus ⅓ cup sugar
½ cup warm water
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup warm milk
1 egg
¾ teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water.
Add butter, milk, egg, salt, remaining sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth.
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 the top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
Roll each portion into a 12-inch circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges.
Roll up wedges from the wide end and place point side 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.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake 10 – 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans to wire racks.
Recipe and photo: Reneé Van Blerk Cupido