Half moon bread recipe on a dark and stormy night

 

3 cups lukewarm water

1/4 cup honey dissolved in the 💦

1Tbsp yeast

Mix, rest 10 - 15

1 egg separated and whisked.

Fold eggs into sponge. 

Rest 30 - 40 min

4 cups flour sifted

Gradually sift flour into sponge & fold to encorporate. 

Beat 100 times.

Fold in 1 Tsp salt & 1 Tbsp oil

Cover & let rise 45 - 70 min

Knead on a floured surface until the

Dough will stretch instead of tear and doesn’t stick to kneading board. 

Divide into 2 & place in an oiled bowl, then invert so the oiled side is facing up. 

*Oil will prevent a crust from forming as the dough rises. *

Cover & let rise 60 - 90 min

Divide each portion into 4 sections on floured board.

Shape each ball by hand then roll out 1/4" thick. 

Brush layers with mixture of melted butter & oil between each one. 

Cut through all 4 layers in strips top to bottom. 

Roll over into itselfd diagonally. 

Form into crescents. 

Cover & let rise 40 - 60 min.

Brush with mixture of remaining oil & 1 beaten egg. 

Bake in 190° C oven 30 - 45 min.