A Moo family Christmas tradition. But good for brunch any time of the year!
Ingredients
2 pkgs dry yeast (4 1/2 tsps)
8 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. cardamon
3 eggs (1 for egg wash)
1 1/2 scalded milk
1 cup melted butter
For filling:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 Tbsp. butter (melted)
nuts (optional)
Directions:
Melt together scalded milk and butter.
Sprinkle yeast into 1/2 c. lukewarm water. Stir until dissolved.
Combine flour, salt, sugar, and cardamon. Stir in 2 beaten eggs, yeast and milk and butter mixture. Beat until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour in warm place until dough doubles in size.
Knead dough for 5 minutes on floured surface. Divide in half. Roll out one at at at time to form ovals 18–20 inches long. Brush with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly.
Roll up (like a cinnamon roll). Place crescent-shaped on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg. Allow to rise another 30 min.
Bake at 350ยบ for at least 20 min or until firm and golden brown.
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