Try this homemade crescent roll recipe for sweet and fluffy crescent rolls that are golden brown, buttery, and perfect to serve alongside any meal.
Preparation Time
40 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
159 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, butter pieces, eggs, and salt in a bowl; add yeast mixture and stir until well combined. Mix in remaining 2 cups flour until smooth. Scrape dough from the sides of the bowl and mix to incorporate. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
Step 4
Starting at the wide end, roll one wedge toward the point to form a crescent. Place onto a greased baking sheet with the point facing down. Repeat to shape remaining rolls. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush tops with melted butter.
Step 6
Punch down dough, then divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch-wide circle. Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over each circle, then cut each circle into 12 wedges.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons butter, melted, or as needed
0.5 cup white sugar
0.75 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
0.5 cup butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
