Chive Crescents
Delight your taste buds with these buttery, golden Chive Crescents, the perfect blend of flaky pastry and fresh garden herbs. This irresistible recipe combines the richness of real butter with a subtle pop of freshly chopped chives, making each crescent a savory treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The dough, elevated with the warmth of active dry yeast, is gently rolled and baked to golden perfection, ensuring light and airy layers in every bite. Whether served warm at a brunch spread or as an elegant side to dinner, these homemade crescent rolls are an impressive yet achievable addition to your baking repertoire. With simple ingredients and just the right amount of rise time, this recipe delivers artisan-quality flavor in just under two hours. Don’t forget the egg wash for that glossy, bakery-perfect finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until lukewarm (not hot). Stir in the sugar and add the active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and work it into the flour with your fingers, pastry cutter, or food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat the egg yolk lightly in a small bowl and add it to the flour mixture. Stir in the yeast mixture, then add the chopped chives. Mix until the dough comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball, place it in a clean oiled bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each circle into 8 equal wedges (like slicing a pizza).
Starting at the wide end of each wedge, roll the dough tightly toward the narrow tip to form crescent shapes. Place the rolled crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the tip facing downward to hold the shape.
Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap and let the crescents rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the crescents with the egg wash.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your flaky, herby Chive Crescents!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.1 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 2528 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.6 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 936 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
