Homemade Crescent Rolls
Craving warm, buttery, and flaky pastries? Homemade Crescent Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, offering a tender bite with a golden, melt-in-your-mouth crust.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110–115°F)
- 1/2 tsp sugar (for proofing yeast)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup warm whole milk (110–115°F)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, mix 1 tbsp yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 mins until foamy.
- Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup warm milk, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, and 3 cups flour. Start mixing, then gradually add the remaining 1 cup flour until a smooth dough forms. Knead for 6–8 mins.
- Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide in two, roll each into a 12-inch circle, and cut into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge from wide end to tip to form crescents.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise for 30 mins.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush rolls with egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water) and bake for 8–10 mins until golden.
- Cool slightly and serve warm. Store in an airtight container for 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.