Crescent Rolls
Soft, buttery crescent rolls with a light, fluffy center and a golden crust. This easy homemade recipe delivers rich flavor and perfect texture every time, making it a comforting addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- ½ cup warm water about 45°C
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Finish
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Add warm water to a bowl and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Heat milk, butter, sugar, and salt until butter melts. Let cool until warm.
- Mix the milk mixture with the yeast mixture. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1½ to 2 hours until doubled.
- Divide dough into two portions, roll into circles, and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle into crescent shapes.
- Place rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Brush with melted butter and bake at 200°C for 12–14 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flaky layers, fold the dough with butter 3–4 times before shaping. Avoid adding too much flour to keep the rolls soft. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 332 kcal (17%)
- Carbohydrates: 53g (18%)
- Protein: 8g (16%)
- Fat: 10g (15%)
- Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 43mg (14%)
- Sodium: 180mg (8%)
- Potassium: 93mg (3%)
- Fiber: 2g (8%)
- Sugar: 8g (9%)
- Vitamin A: 297 IU (6%)
- Vitamin C: 0.003mg
- Calcium: 24mg (2%)
- Iron: 3mg (17%)