Christmas Morning Croissants

Submitted by Suzie_Q

"From Taste of Home."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 32 rolls
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
• 1 1⁄4 cups cold butter, divided
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon water

directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Melt 1/4 cup butter; set aside.
3. Combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt; add to yeast mixture. Add the milk, 1 egg and melted butter; beat until smooth.
4. Place remaining flour in a large bowl; cut in remaining butter until crumbly. Add yeast mixture; mix well. Do not knead.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about six times.
7. Roll each piece into a 16 inch circle; cut each circle into eight wedges.
8. Roll up wedges from wide ends and place point side down 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form cresent.
9. Cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour.
10. Beat water and remaining egg; brush over rolls.
11. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
12. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Love the smell of baking bread, & these croissants were no exception there ~ GREAT SMELL, WONDERFUL TASTE, & NOT long-lasting, since there were 4 of us to devour them while still warm! No way you could buy a better tasting treats like these! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick-A-Chef]