Croissants With Sesame Seeds (Kifli)

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Let stand for ten minutes.

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 6

Knead the dough for 10 minutes.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Preheat oven at 37

Step 9

Bring the dough back to your working area and knead it again for another 5 minutes. You want to make sure that all those air bubbles are out.

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Step 12

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

Step 13

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

Step 14

Place the croissants on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Step 15

Continue to do this with the rest of the dough.

Step 16

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

Step 17

Brush each croissant with the egg yolk.

Step 18

Top each croissant with sesame seeds.

Step 19

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

Step 20

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

Step 21

Cover with a kitchen towel while they are cooling.

Step 22

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.