Homemade Crescent Rolls
Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these homemade crescent rolls are the ultimate addition to your dinner table. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and creamy whole milk, these rolls boast a light and fluffy texture with a golden, buttery finish. The recipe's step-by-step process includes an easy yeast activation technique and gentle kneading for perfectly tender dough, while the classic crescent shape adds a touch of elegance to any meal. With a rise time that ensures perfect fluffiness and a quick 15-minute bake, these crescent rolls are ideal for holidays, family dinners, or everyday indulgence. Serve them fresh from the oven, brushed with extra butter, for an irresistible treat that pairs perfectly with any dish. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this foolproof recipe guarantees bakery-quality rolls that will steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cups Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 0.33 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.33 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Large egg
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, softened (for brushing)
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
In a medium saucepan, heat milk over low heat until just warm (not boiling). Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, egg, and warm milk. Mix until smooth.
Stir in the yeast mixture and mix well.
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and use a pizza cutter or knife to divide it into 16 equal triangles.
Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly toward the tip to form a crescent shape.
Place the rolls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, with the tip of the triangle tucked under. Leave space between each roll for rising.
Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 minutes, or until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the tops of the rolls with softened butter.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and brush with additional butter, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.0 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2498 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.3 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*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.
