Best Butterhorns Recipe

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Best Butterhorns Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
• 1 Tablespoon Plus 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Warm Water
• 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
• 1/2 Cup Warm Milk
• 1 Egg
• 3/4 teaspoon Salt
• 4 Cups Flour

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine yeast and 1 teaspoon Sugar in Warm Water.
2. Add Butter, milk, Egg, Salt, and remaining Sugar, and 2 Cups Flour.
3. Beat until smooth.
4. Stir in as much remaining Flour as needed until a soft dough forms.
5. Place onto Floured Surface, then knead until smooth, 6-8 minutes.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, roughly one hour.
7. Punch dough down. Place onto lightly Floured surface and divide in half.
8. Roll each portion into a 12" circle.
9. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
10. Roll up wedges from the wide end and lay them point side down 2" apart on greased or parchment lined baking sheets.
11. Curve in the ends a bit to form the crescent shape.
12. Cover and let rise again until doubled for 30 minutes.
13. Bake 350* for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Remove from pan to wire rack.