Hungarian Kifli

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup warm milk
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk; let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a bowl mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
3. Knead until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled in size.
5. Divide dough into portions and roll into triangles.
6. Roll each triangle from the wide end to form a crescent shape.
7. Place on a baking sheet and brush with egg yolk.
8. Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 15–18 minutes until golden.