Kifli (Crescent Cookies) Recipe

Name: Kifli (Crescent Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DOUGH; 3 cups sifted flour; 1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm cream or 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla; Nut Filling; 2 lbs ground walnuts; 1 cup sugar; 4 egg whites, beaten stiff; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

DOUGH
3 cups sifted flour
1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast
1/2 cup warm cream or 1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
Nut Filling
2 lbs ground walnuts
1 cup sugar
4 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 teaspoon vanilla

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DOUGH:
2
Blend flour and butter thoroughly using a pastry blender if desired.
3
Add egg yolks and yeast cake which has been dissolved in cream.
4
Add sugar and vanilla.
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Chill dough if it is too soft to roll out easily.
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Divide into 2 parts and roll each into a 12-inch circle or larger. Cut into 16 or more pie-shaped pieces.
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Place a small amount of nut filling or jam on each wedge and beginning at the rounded edge, roll up.
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Place on greased baking sheet, point underneath. Let stand for 20 minutes.
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Brush top of crescents with beaten egg.
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Bake at 350u00b0F for 15 to 18 minutes or until light brown on bottom.
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FILLING:
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Mix all ingredients listed for filling together, mixing well.

2782

kcal

Calories

222

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DOUGH, 3 cups sifted flour, 1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine, 3 egg yolks, beaten, and more.

Yes, Kifli (Crescent Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Kifli (Crescent Cookies)

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