Homemade Crescent Rolls
Homemade Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed to 105-115°F
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For Brushing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining granulated sugar, salt, large eggs, warm milk, and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture in the stand mixer. Pour in the wet ingredients from Step 2. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, then increase speed to medium and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic, but still slightly sticky.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray or a little oil. Transfer the dough to the greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured countertop. Roll the dough out into a large circle, approximately 18-20 inches in diameter and about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the circle into 16 equal triangles, similar to cutting a pizza.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Starting from the wide end of each triangle, gently roll it up towards the narrow point to form a crescent shape. Place the shaped rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, leaving some space between each roll.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Cover the baking sheet loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for another 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Once preheated, bake the crescent rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fluffy.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove the rolls from the oven. Immediately brush the tops with the 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter for a glossy finish and extra flavor. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed to 105-115°F
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For Brushing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining granulated sugar, salt, large eggs, warm milk, and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture in the stand mixer. Pour in the wet ingredients from Step 2. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, then increase speed to medium and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic, but still slightly sticky.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray or a little oil. Transfer the dough to the greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured countertop. Roll the dough out into a large circle, approximately 18-20 inches in diameter and about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the circle into 16 equal triangles, similar to cutting a pizza.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Starting from the wide end of each triangle, gently roll it up towards the narrow point to form a crescent shape. Place the shaped rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, leaving some space between each roll.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Cover the baking sheet loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for another 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Once preheated, bake the crescent rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fluffy.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove the rolls from the oven. Immediately brush the tops with the 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter for a glossy finish and extra flavor. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min