Golden Crescents
Delightfully soft, buttery, and golden brown, these homemade Golden Crescents are the perfect addition to any meal. Made with a rich dough featuring warm milk, softened butter, and a touch of sweetness, these crescent-shaped rolls are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. The dough requires just a few simple steps—mix, knead, rise, and roll—culminating in irresistibly flaky layers brushed with melted butter for a gorgeous, shiny finish. Whether served alongside a holiday feast or enjoyed as a fresh-from-the-oven treat, these rolls are a crowd-pleasing favorite. With a total prep and bake time under 2.5 hours, this recipe for Golden Crescents is a must-try for home bakers craving bakery-style results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 whole large egg
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the warm milk, softened butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a rough dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 16 equal triangles (like slicing a pizza).
Starting at the wide edge, roll each triangle tightly towards the pointed tip to form crescent shapes. Place the crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with the pointed tips underneath to prevent unrolling.
Cover the shaped crescents with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 minutes, or until slightly puffed.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the tops of the crescents with melted butter to give them a golden, shiny finish.
Bake the crescents in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Brush with additional melted butter if desired for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 54 mg | 1% | |
*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.
