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Homemade ham and cheese crescent rolls
Soft and fluffy homemade crescent rolls stuffed with ham and melty cheese is a delicious easy lunch, appetizer or showstopper side dish.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 16 (This recipe will make 12-16 rolls, depending on size)
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Homemade crescent dough recipe
- 1 cup warm water (you can use milk for a richer dough)
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 10 g (2tsp) instant yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp softened butter
For the rolls
- 12-16 lices smoked ham (gypsy ham or Black Forest ham works well)
- 200 g (7oz) mozzarella cut into 5cm/2in long sticks (low moisture mozzarella works best)
- 1 egg beaten
- dried mixed herbs (Italian or Herbs de Provence)
- sea salt
Instructions
- To make the dough, whisk together the water (or milk if using), yeast and sugar. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt and mix.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and mix until the dough starts to come together. Add the egg and butter then knead for 5 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth. The dough should come away from the sides of the bowl while kneading.
- If the dough is too sticky, add 2-3 tablespoons flour, one tbsp at a time and allow to knead until the dough is smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot and allow to rise for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Tip the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll into a large rectangle approximately 1cm/0.4in thick.
- With a pizza cutter or large knife, cut the dough into long triangles, similar to how you would cut croissants.
- Place the ham and a piece of cheese onto the thicker side of the dough then roll into a tight roll. Tuck the point under and place on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damn tea towel and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- When the rolls have risen, brush them with beaten egg then season with salt and herbs.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the rolls are golden brown, puffed and baked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16(This recipe will make 12-16 rolls, depending on size)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.