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Homemade Crescent Rolls
4.8 from 24 votes

Homemade Crescent Rolls

No more store-bought crescent rolls! These can be made ahead of time, refrigerated or frozen. It's so easy, buttery and fluffy!

Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer, Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk 105-110 degrees F, warm
  • ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 egg beaten, large
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine milk, butter, honey and yeast; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups flour, egg and salt. Using the dough hook, beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
  3. Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Gently deflate dough by punching down. Working on a lightly floured surface, divide in half. Roll into 12-inch rounds; cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges, starting from the wide end, to form a crescent shape.
  5. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place rolls, point sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush tops with butter. Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • *MAKE AHEAD: Prepare the dough as directed until step 3. Place into a lightly oiled Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to two days. Resume with step 3.
  • *TO FREEZE: Prepare the dough as directed until step 5. Place rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet overnight; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Transfer to freezer bags. Resume with step 5 with desired number of rolls, loosely covered with plastic wrap, letting it come to room temperature and doubling in size prior to baking.