Crescent Rolls Recipe
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Crescent Rolls Recipe
Description
The Crescent Rolls Recipe combines basic bread ingredients including water, dry active yeast, sugar, whole milk, butter, eggs, and all-purpose flour. The dough is first proofed to bloom the yeast, then mixed, kneaded until it forms a soft dough that pulls away from the bowl. After rising until doubled, it is gently punched down and shaped into circles to be cut into wedges. Each wedge is rolled from the wide end to the tip, forming the characteristic crescent shape before baking. This method creates a flaky, buttery roll with a tender crumb and flaky edges. The salt is added after the yeast is bloomed to avoid inhibiting the yeast activity, helping with proper rise. Adjustments in flour may be needed depending on flour characteristics to maintain the dough's softness without stickiness.
The rolls are versatile bread good for breakfast, snacks, or dinner sides, working well with butter or jams. Their tender texture pairs nicely with various spreads and fillings. The recipe yields multiple rolls, suitable for family meals or gatherings requiring several servings.
Note that flour quantities can vary; start with less flour and add as needed to reach dough softness. Salting techniques include adding salt after initial mixing to avoid killing the yeast. Proper dough kneading and warmth helps ensure the dough rises evenly to achieve the desired softness and flakiness.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup water 110°-120°F, (80ml, warm
- 5 teaspoon sugar divided
- 2¼ teaspoons dry active yeast (7g/.25-ounce packet)
- ⅔ cup whole milk 110°-120°F, (160ml, warm
- ½ cup butter room temperature, (113g, unsalted
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 4 to 4½ cups all-purpose flour divided, (480g to 510g)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In this order, add the remaining 4 teaspoons sugar, whole milk, butter, and eggs. Add 2 cups (240g) of flour and the salt. Mix with the paddle attachment or a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Switch to the dough hook and turn the mixer on low speed, or continue mixing by hand with the wooden spoon. Add the remaining flour ½ cup (60g) at a time, kneading until a soft dough ball forms and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 15 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 45 minutes.
- Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each half into a ball and roll into a 12-inch circle. Using a pizza cutter or pastry wheel, cut the circle into 12 wedges.
- Starting at the wide end, roll each wedge up to the point to form the crescent roll shape.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place crescent rolls on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Loosely cover and let rise until puffed, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep salt separate from bloomed yeast to avoid inhibiting yeast activity during rising.
- Adjust flour quantity as needed; start with less flour and add gradually to prevent overly stiff dough.
- Ensure dough pulls away from bowl edges to confirm proper kneading and dough consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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