Coconut Crescent Rolls
- 1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons warm water (110u0b0 to 120u0b0)
- 1/2 cup warm heavy whipping cream, (110u0b0 to 120u0b0)
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the warm cream, sugar, egg and 1/4 cup flour. Place salt and remaining flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Fold in yeast mixture just until blended. (Do not knead.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
- For filling, combine butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in coconut; set aside.
- Punch dough down. Divide dough in half. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Spread with filling mixture. Cut each circle into eight wedges.
- Roll up wedges from the wide end and place with pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased
- . Curve ends to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- For glaze, combine egg and milk. Brush over dough. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 375u0b0 for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/coconut-crescent-rolls/ (may not work)