SAVORY WHEAT CRESCENTS

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Parmesan cheese and garlic salt give these hearty crescent rolls a scrumptious, savory flavor. Living in wheat country has prompted me to experiment with many whole wheat recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
8-1/2 teaspoons honey, divided
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in 2 teaspoons honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, milk, 2 tablespoons butter, egg, salt, remaining honey and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Knead on a floured surface for 30 seconds. Roll into a 12-in. circle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic salt; sprinkle over dough. , Cut into 16 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place with pointed end down on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.