Source  Lauren's Latest

Recipe Added:  5/9/2012

In a liquid measuring cup, stir warm water, yeast and honey together. Set aside to proof. Melt 1/4 cup butter in small bowl and stir in cold milk to make mixture luke warm. Pour foamy yeast and water mixture into a large bowl with milk, butter, egg sugar and salt. Stir flour into mixture in 1/2 cup increments. The dough should be sticky yet able to hold a loose ball shape. Grease bowl and dough, cover with plastic wrap and dish towel. Set aside to rise 1-2 hours.

Punch down dough and divide into two equal pieces. flour a clean work surface and one of the halves. Roll out to a 12-14 inch circle. Brush with 1 Tbsp of melted butter. Cut like a pie into 8 or 9 equal triangles. Roll into crescents. Place onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with other half of dough. Brush tops of rolls with remaining Tbsp of melted butter. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and rise 30 minutes or until almost double in size. Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until tops have browned. Remove from oven to cool and immediately brush with remaining 2 Tbsp butter. Serve warm.

Orange Cinnamon Honey Butter: Mix all ingredients together until incorporated. Serve with warm rolls.

1. http://www.laurenslatest.com/no-knead-crescent-rolls-with-cinnamon-orange-butter/