Savory Wheat Crescents

Name: Savory Wheat Crescents
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 8-1/2 teaspoons honey, divided; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
8-1/2 teaspoons honey, divided
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in 2 teaspoons honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, milk, 2 tablespoons butter, egg, salt, remaining honey and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Knead on a floured surface for 30 seconds. Roll into a 12-in. circle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic salt; sprinkle over dough.
4

Cut into 16 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place with pointed end down on greased
5

. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.
6

Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.