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CHILI CORNMEAL CRESCENTS



Chili Cornmeal Crescents image

THESE UNIQUE ROLLS are tender, light and delicious, with a bit of chili tang. The zip and texture inspire requests for the recipe every time I serve them. For a fun change of pace, I'll sometimes use blue cornmeal when I make these. -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the cornmeal, sugar, egg, oil, chili powder, salt, and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add 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; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up each wedge, starting with wide end. Place on greased baking sheet; curve into a crescent shape. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for about 20 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

CHILI CORNMEAL CRESCENTS



Chili Cornmeal Crescents image

THESE UNIQUE ROLLS are tender, light and delicious, with a bit of chili tang. The zip and texture inspire requests for the recipe every time I serve them. For a fun change of pace, I'll sometimes use blue cornmeal when I make these. -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees F)
1 egg
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 ½ cups cornmeal
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a mixing bowl, beat egg and oil. Add cornmeal, sugar, chili powder, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; mix well. Add 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; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up each wedge, starting with wide end. Place on greased baking sheet; curve into a crescent shape. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 91.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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