Croissants With Sesame Seeds (Kifli)
non vegetarian

Croissants With Sesame Seeds (Kifli)

Prep: 5m
Cook: 30m
Total: 35m

Preparation Steps

1

In a large, deep mixing bowl pour in lukewarm milk.

2

Stir in the sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and the yeast.

3

Let stand for ten minutes.

4

Add in the baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, egg whites, and 6 cups of flour.

5

Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is well incorporated, you may need to get your hands in there towards the end, and then bring the dough to a lightly floured surface.

6

Knead the dough for 10 minutes.

7

Put the dough in a large bowl, cover it, and let it stand for one hour.

8

Preheat oven at 375.

9

Bring the dough back to your working area and knead it again for another 5 minutes.

10

You want to make sure that all those air bubbles are out.

11

Form the dough into a log and cut it into 5 or 6 equal pieces.

12

Take one piece (cover the rest with a kitchen towel), and roll it out to a size as big as a medium pizza.

13

With a knife, cut the rolled out dough into 8 equal slices.

14

Beginning at the widest point of the slice start rolling it towards the narrowest point.

15

Place the croissants on a lightly greased baking sheet.

16

Continue to do this with the rest of the dough.

17

In a small mixing bowl, whisk the 4 egg yolks.

18

Brush each croissant with the egg yolk.

19

Top each croissant with sesame seeds.

20

Put 4 or 5 small pieces of margarine throughout the baking sheet.

21

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

22

Cover with a kitchen towel while they are cooling.

23

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.