DANISH CRISPIES

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These crispy treats are like a bread, but more like a cookie! They're a tasty and delicious addition to a breakfast or bunch with coffee. -Martha Nelson, Zumbrota, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
3 egg yolks
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
FILLING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup water; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, remaining sugar and water. , Combine the flour, milk powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add to yeast mixture to make a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top; cover and refrigerate overnight., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rest 10 minutes. Roll into an 18x10-in. rectangle; spread with softened butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch edges to seal. Cut into 3/4-in. slices., Preheat oven to 350°. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle some on waxed paper. Place slices, cut side down, on cinnamon-sugar; roll each into a 5-in. circle, turning to coat both sides and adding cinnamon-sugar as needed. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle tops with leftover cinnamon-sugar if desired. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.