Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
Flaky, buttery, and delightfully homemade, these Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are a showstopper for any meal or gathering. With a tender dough made from scratch using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, and milk, these crescent rolls rise to golden perfection in just over two hours. The soft, airy texture combined with a melt-in-your-mouth buttery flavor makes them the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or even as a quick snack, this recipe delivers 16 warm, golden crescents that pair beautifully with soups, salads, or your favorite spreads. Impress your guests with this decadent, oven-fresh take on the classic crescent roll!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 1 Large egg
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter has just melted. Let this mixture cool slightly until warm to the touch (about 110°F).
Beat the egg in a small bowl and add it to the flour mixture along with the milk-butter mixture.
Stir until a dough begins to form, then transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a large 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the circle into 16 equal wedges, like slicing a pizza.
Starting from the wide end of each wedge, roll the dough tightly toward the narrow point to form a crescent shape. Place each roll, point-side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until slightly puffed.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
Remove the crescent rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Brush with additional melted butter, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 395 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2518 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.1 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 826 mg | 18% | |
*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.
