Crescent Rolls


I've been making these dinner rolls for years and everyone always loves them. Recipe source: the finnish cookbook

Steps


In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in warm water.
In a saucepan heat the cream over med heat to boiling point and add butter to milk.
Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
Add milk / butter mixture to yeast mixture.
Add salt and one cup of flour , stirring to combine.
Add remainder of flour , a little at a time until you have a stiff dough.
Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
Turn dough out on floured board and knead until smooth.
Put dough in a greased bowl , turning to grease both sides of dough.
Cover with plastic wrap and / or damp towel.
Let rise until doubled.
Turn dough out onto floured board and roll it into a 16-inch circle.
Spread dough with soft butter and cut into 8 wedges.
Roll each wedge up , starting at wide end and shape into a cresent.
Place rolls on a greased baking sheet and brush with egg white and sprinkle with kosher salt and caraway seeds.
Let roll rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375-degrees f.
Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brow.

Ingredients


active dry yeast, warm water, cream, butter, salt, flour, egg white, kosher salt, caraway seed