Versatile Cinnamon Crescents

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the first five ingredients and allow to cool.Dissolve yeast in water plus 2 tsp. sugar, then add to cooled milk mixture. Add beaten egg yolks. Add flour, one cup at a time, until mixture forms a ball.
2. 2
   Place on floured surface, and work in as much of the remaining flour, until dough is no longer sticky, but smooth and elastic.place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for two hours.
3. 3
   Divide the dough ito thirds and knead lightly.
4. 4
   Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick and cut into triangles ( as if slicing pizza) Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar ( or a cinnamon/SPLENDA mixture)
5. 5
   At this point, you may also sprinkle toasted nuts and/or dried fruit ober the dough.
6. 6
   Roll the crescents starting at the wide end, and making sure the point is sealed to the crescent. Place on cookie sheets, cover lightly and allow to double in size ( approximately one hour). Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
7. 7
   Place on wire racks to cool, and if desired, make a glaze using 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tbsp. milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ( you may substitute with almond, orange or lemon extracts. Is using citrus extracts, I suggest adding a teaspoon of the zest of that fruit) Drizzle lightly over cookies.