Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe
These soft, buttery crescent rolls are surprisingly simple to make and deliver that classic bakery-style flakiness everyone loves. With just a few basic ingredients and some easy shaping techniques, you'll have warm, golden crescents perfect for dinner parties, holiday meals, or any time you want to impress with homemade bread.
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Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3-4 tbsp softened butter (for rolling)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 3½ cups flour, 1½ tsp yeast, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Warm 1½ cups milk and 3 tbsp butter in the microwave until butter is melted, then add to your dry mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should feel soft and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a thin rectangle, approximately 12x16 inches.
- Brush softened butter evenly all over the surface of the dough. Cut the rectangle into 8 equal pieces, then cut each rectangle diagonally to create 16 triangles.
- Starting from the wide end of each triangle, gently roll toward the point to create a crescent shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each roll.
- Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour until puffy and noticeably larger.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Beat 1 egg with 1 tbsp milk to make egg wash and brush over the tops of each crescent.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
Pro tip: For extra flaky layers, chill the shaped crescents for 30 minutes before the final rise, then proceed with rising and baking.
Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 3-5 minutes to restore crispness.
Make-ahead: Shape the crescents and refrigerate overnight before the final rise. Allow to come to room temperature and rise before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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