Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe

Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe

Buttery, flaky crescent rolls bring warmth to any meal. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for breakfast or dinner.

History

Crescent rolls evolved from the Austrian kipferl, a simpler alternative to croissants. Their soft, enriched dough became a U.S. favorite.

Ingredients

• Dough:
  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup warm water
• Brushing: 2 tbsp melted butter

Steps

1. Activate Yeast: Mix yeast, warm milk, and water. Let sit 5 min until frothy.
2. Make Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add butter, eggs, and yeast mix. Stir, then knead on a floured surface 10 min until smooth.
3. First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
4. Shape: Punch down dough, divide into 2 balls. Roll each into a 1/4-inch thick circle, cut into 8-12 triangles. Roll from wide end to tip, place on a lined sheet.
5. Second Rise: Cover and rest 30 min.
6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush with butter, bake 12-15 min until golden. Brush again after baking.

Tips

• Use fresh yeast for a good rise.
• Knead just until smooth.
• Let dough rise fully.
• Keep ingredients warm.

Variations

• Garlic Parmesan: Add garlic butter and Parmesan.
• Honey Butter: Drizzle with honey.
• Cheese-Filled: Roll in cheese.
• Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle before rolling.

Storage

• Room temp: 2 days in airtight container.
• Fridge: 5 days.
• Freeze unbaked, thaw, and rise before baking.
• Reheat at 300°F for 5 min.

Conclusion

This homemade crescent rolls recipe delivers soft, delicious rolls perfect for any occasion, bringing bakery-quality flavor to your table.