TOO EASY CROISSANTS

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These a are very good & easy Croissant rolls . The recipe was given to me by my daughter Peggy. Prep time does not include chill time because it may differ.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 45m

Yield 36 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast (2&1/4 teaspoon)
1/4 cup warm water
2 egg yolks
1 cup milk, lukewarm
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/3 cups flour, about
1 cup real butter
1 egg white (beaten until frothy)

Steps:

  • Proof the yeast in the warm water and set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks,stir in warm milk,sugar,salt, yeast mixture,and 2/3cup of the flour.
  • Beat until smooth and set aside.
  • Cut butter into remaining flour until partcles are the size of LARGE PEAS.
  • Pour in yeast mixture.
  • Mix lightly with a spatula just until flour is moistened.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • IT MUST BE COLD WHEN ROLLING OUT. If it gets too warm and the butter starts to melt, fold into thirds and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Turn out onto a floured board and knead lightly.
  • Divide into thirds.
  • Roll each into 16 inch diameter circle and cut into 12 pie shaped wedges.
  • Roll wedges starting at the wide end.
  • Place point side down on a greased baking sheet.
  • Cover with towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled.
  • Brush each with beaten egg white.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm or re-heat in low oven-- do not microwave.
  • Makes 36 small, but you can make as big as you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.9, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 83, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.8

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