Krendal (Russian Rolls) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
3 pkg. yeast
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
7 1/2 to 8 c. flour
2 c. half and half
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. saffron threads
4 egg yolks plus 1 egg yolk
grated rind of 1 lemon
sliced almonds

Preparation

Heat half and half until scalding; add to sugar, butter and salt.