These little crescent rolls have the texture of a soft pie crust and are a Passover family favorite of our beloved group director, Christy Howlett. They are especially delicious if you spread them generously with butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar before rolling up and baking.
From the kitchen of: Christy Howlett
Ingredients
2/3 cupbutterMake sure it is cold
2 cupsall purpose flour
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1egg yolk
3/4cupsour cream Can substitute Greek yogurt
Topping
Softened butter
1tablespoonCinnamon
1/4cupSugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
Place flour in a medium sized bowl. Use a cheese grater to grate cold butter over the top of flour and then cut it in with a long tined fork.
Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix until a dough is formed.
Place dough on parchment or floured surface and roll or press out until thin, 1/4 inch or less. Cut into triangles.
In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and sugar.
Generously butter each triangle and generously sprinkle with a combination of cinnamon and sugar. Roll up, beginning at the wide end, to make a crescent roll.
Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.