A recipe for Nut Crescents. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Nut Crescents shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 pkg. Yeast, Active Dry4 c. Flour, Unbleached, Unsifted
1 c. Butter, Softened
1 c. Sour Cream
3 lg. Egg Yolks
-FILLING- 3 lg. Egg Whites
1 c. Nuts, Ground
1 c. Sugar Or To Taste
1 Tsp. Vanilla
Directions
Mix yeast, flour, butter, sour cream and egg yolks thoroughly until dough is formed. Cover and let dough rest 1 hour. For filling beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold in nuts, sugar, and vanilla. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut out rectangles about 2 X 3-inches. Spread with 1 Tsp. offilling. Roll up jelly roll fashion. Place on greased baking sheets and curve to form crescents. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins. Makes 4 to 5 dozen crescents.
