Crescent Rolls (Butterhorn Rolls)
Everyone’s favorite Homemade Crescent Rolls are a snap to make with this easy recipe! Made with wholesome, simple ingredients, this beloved side dish is perfect for the holidays and beyond.
Servings: 36
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten to break up the yolks, (make sure egg is at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter + 3 tablespoons, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast into the warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Add the milk, and stir.
- Add the sugar and egg, and mix to combine.
- Add the salt and 2.5 cups of the flour. Mix until well-incorporated.
- Pour in ¾ cup of the melted butter and stir to combine. Add the remaining 2.5 cups flour; mix the dough well with your hands or a large spoon to form a sticky, smooth dough. You can add an additional ¼ cup to ½ cup flour, if your dough is too difficult to work with, but keep in mind that the dough should feel sticky rather than dry.
- Transfer the dough into a large clean bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or overnight.
- Take the dough out of the refrigerator, and divide it into 3 equal portions.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-inch circle. Brush with 1 tablespoon of butter, and cut into 12 wedges.
- Starting at the wide end, roll each wedge of dough up, to make a roll. Place the rolls, pointed ends tucked underneath, on a lightly greased baking sheet (you may line the baking sheet with parchment, if you prefer). Cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Take the rolls out of the oven and cool on baking racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg