Name: Wonderful crescent rolls filled with jam: delicate, tender and irresistible
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 500 g plain flour (sifted); 200 g butter (melted and cooled); 300 ml lukewarm milk; 2 eggs (1 for the dough, 1 for brushing); 100–120 g granulated sugar; 1 cube fresh yeast (42 g); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for the starter); 1 tablespoon plain flour (for the starter); a pinch of salt; apricot jam (thick, approx. 250–300 g); powdered sugar for dusting; 1–2 tablespoons milk into the egg for brushing

Preparation procedure

Starter Crumble the yeast into a bowl, add 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp flour and 100 ml lukewarm milk. Stir and let it rise for 10–15 minutes.
Dough Into a large bowl add the sifted flour, the remaining sugar and a pinch of salt. Pour in the risen starter, add 1 egg, the remaining lukewarm milk and the melted, cooled butter. Work into a smooth, soft and non-sticky dough (by hand 8–10 minutes or in a stand mixer with a hook 6–7 minutes). Cover the bowl and let it rise for 60 minutes, until it has doubled in volume.
Shaping Briefly knead the risen dough and divide it into 3–4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle about 26–28 cm in diameter, cut into 8 triangles. Place 1 teaspoon of jam on the wider edge of each and roll into a crescent. Seal the tip underneath so the filling doesn't leak during baking.
Second rising Transfer the crescents to baking trays lined with baking paper, cover with a cloth and let rise for another 15 minutes. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat).
Baking Brush the surface with the beaten egg mixed with a little milk. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden. Let cool briefly on a wire rack and optionally dust with powdered sugar.

Preparation time 30 minutes active + 75 minutes rising

Number of pieces 10–12 servings

Tips and serving

Choose the thickest jam possible (ideally homemade), it won’t run and the crescents will stay nicely shaped.
The dough should be soft – don’t dust with more flour than necessary. This will make the crescents fluffy.
Feel free to substitute part of the apricot jam with plum preserves or cherry jam.
Store cooled crescents in an airtight container. They’re great the next day too; they can also be frozen.

Conclusion

Wonderful jam crescents are exactly the homemade dessert that will disappear from the table faster than you can make tea. The buttery dough, tender crumb and fruity filling form a combination that will please the whole family. You can easily adjust the recipe to your taste – different jam, nuts in the dough or a light dusting of cinnamon. Bake a double batch right away; they’ll come in handy for breakfast and snacks.

Wonderful crescent rolls filled with jam: delicate, tender and irresistible recept

For 10 portions

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