Crescent Rolls

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Crescent Rolls

The last recipe for crescent rolls I shared was years ago and I realized I haven't made it very often since because it is SO stinkin' complicated. It was based...

193 kcal /serving 15 min Serves 16 Medium American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 4 cup (960ml)s (18 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg white, beaten

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. In a small saucepan combine the water, milk, and half the butter (4 tablespoons).
  2. Set over medium heat and cook until the butter is melted.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool until just warm, about 110°F (45°C).
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, stir together the warm water mixture with the yeast, sugar, egg, salt, and flour.
  5. Turn the mixer to medium and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  6. Shape the dough into a smooth ball and place in a clean bowl.
  7. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  8. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts, forming each into a smooth ball.
  9. On a clean work surface use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a 16 to 17-inch (43cm) round.
  10. Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread 2 tablespoons of the remaining room temperature butter onto each dough round.
  11. Use a pastry cutter to cut each round into 16 triangles.
  12. Roll the triangles into crescents, starting from the bigger outside edge.
  13. Bring the edges together to create the crescent shape with the tip tucked down under the roll.
  14. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for about 20 minutes, or until puffy.
  15. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  16. Combine the egg white with 1 teaspoon water and brush over the rolls.
  17. Bake the rolls for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  18. Let cool slightly before serving.
  19. MAKE AHEAD: Partially baked rolls can be frozen for up to 1 month.
  20. To partially bake rolls follow directions, but let them bake at 400°F (200°C) for only 4 minutes.
  21. Remove from oven, let cool completely, then place in a single layer in a resealable plastic bag in freezer.
  22. When ready to serve defrost at room temperature and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

193 Calories
4.5g Protein 4% DV
28.3g Carbs 10% DV
6.8g Fat 9% DV
1.0g Fiber 3% DV
3.8g Sugars
146mg Sodium 10% DV
28mg Cholesterol 8% DV
Health Labels Low Potassium Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category bread
Meal Type Breakfast
Tags comfort-food, baking, homemade