Easy Crescent Rolls
These Easy Crescent Rolls are soft, buttery, and surprisingly simple to make! Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or weekend baking.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in the warm water (the water should be between 105-115 degrees F- it should feel warm but not hot to the touch). Let sit for 5-10 minutes, until bubbly.
- Add the butter, warm milk, egg, remaining ⅓ cup sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir well, then add 2 cups of flour and mix until combined. Add in the rest of the flour, a scoop at a time, to form a soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball, and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for about one hour, until doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into two balls. Roll each ball out into a circle that is about 12 inches wide, then cut each circle into twelve wedges using a pizza cutter.
- Roll each wedge of dough up, starting at the wide end, to form a crescent shape. Place on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover lightly with a clean kitchen towel and let rise until doubled, 30-60 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with the melted butter. Serve warm.
