Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe
These homemade crescent rolls bake up soft, fluffy, and golden every time. Made with simple ingredients and easy make-ahead options, they’re perfect for holidays or any cozy dinner.
Servings 8 rolls
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk warmed to between 105°F and 115°F
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly, plus more for serving
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the warmed milk, sugar, and yeast. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and let sit for 5 minutes.½ cup milk, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ Tablespoon active dry yeast
- Add in melted butter and egg; mix until combined.4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large egg
- Add in the flour and salt. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes, or until a ball is formed. The dough will be sticky.2 cups all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm, dry place to rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a large ⅛-¼ inch thick circle. Evenly cut the dough into triangles with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Roll each triangle, starting with the widest end, into a crescent roll. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Transfer to cooling rack and brush the top of each roll with melted butter, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a candy/meat thermometer to ensure the milk is 105°F–115°F. If it’s too hot, it can kill the yeast.
- Allow the melted butter to cool slightly before adding it to the dough mixture with the egg or you will scramble the egg.
- Make sure to use active dry yeast and not instant yeast.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat rolls in the oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes, or quickly reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- These rolls freeze beautifully. Store baked rolls in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey to milk mixture for more sweetness.
- Make the rolls savory by adding shredded cheese and herbs to the dough.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
