Butterhorns - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 1/2 c. flour (about)
    1/3 c. sugar
    1 tsp. salt
    2 pkg. active dry yeast
    3/4 c. milk
    1/2 c. water
    3/4 c. margarine
    2 eggs
    4 Tbsp. oleo, melted
    8 tsp. grated lemon rind (optional)
    1 beaten egg yolk
    2 Tbsp. cold water
    sugar (optional)
Preparation
    Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
    Heat milk, 1/2 cup water and 3/4 cup margarine to 120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0.
    Add dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
    Add 1/2 cup flour and 2 eggs.
    Beat 2 minutes at high speed.
    Add enough flour to make a stiff batter. Cover tightly and refrigerate 2 hours or up until 2 days.
    Turn on floured board, roll into four 12-inch circles; brush with melted margarine; sprinkle with lemon peel.
    Cut each circle into 8 wedges.
    Roll up loosely; curve to form a crescent.
    Place on greased cookie sheet.
    Combine egg yolk and water; brush rolls and sprinkle with sugar.
    Let rise until doubled (45 minutes).
    Bake at 400\u00b0, for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
    Yields 32 rolls.

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