Add the yest and sugar to the milk and let sit for 10 minutes.
7 g instant Yeast, 80 ml Milk, 1 tsp Sugar
In a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt, butter, and beer. Then add the milk with the yeast.Knead until a smooth dough is created, then cover and let rest for about 20 to 30 minutes.
300 g Flour, 25 ml Butter, 1 tsp Salt, 100 ml Beer
Divide the dough into two portions of equal size. Roll out each portion to a circle of about 30 cm (12 inch) diameter.
Divide each circle into 8 triangular slices. Roll each triangle from the wider side to the pointed end. Shape into a crescent and place onto a baking sheet.
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F or convection oven: 160°C / 320°F.
Let rest for 15 minutes.
Mix the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of water, then brush the crescents with this egg wash.
1 Egg Yolk, 2 tbsp Water
Sprinkle the pretzel salt on top and bake for about 15 minutes.