Those store-bought packages of buttery crescent rolls can be hard to resist. But you know what’s better? The homemade version! These homemade Crescent Rolls require next to no hands-on time and taste even better than the store-bought version. They’re buttery, light, fluffy, and make the perfect side dish or sandwich roll. We love serving them with Slow Cooker Pot Roast or a big bowl of Easy Minestrone Soup, with a side of Garlic Butter of course! They’re also perfect for homemade Pigs in a Blanket!
Ingredients Needed:
All-Purpose Flour: I recommend weighing or spooning and leveling your flour so you don’t over-measure. Too much flour equals dry Crescent Rolls. You could also experiment with half whole wheat flour for added fibre! Warm Milk: the milk does need to be warm to activate the yeast. I microwave for 30-45 seconds and test it to be sure it is not hot. You can use any kind of milk! Melted Butter: melted butter creates a delicious moist texture and buttery flavor. Vegan butter or margarine will work just fine. Sugar: adds a subtle sweetness but also helps with the overall texture of the dough. Yeast: use instant or quick yeast to achieve that light and fluffy texture. If you use active dry yeast, you’ll need to proof it separately (see tips for proofing yeast here) and allow a little more time for rising. Salt: enhances the flavor of the rolls. Egg Wash: we’re brushing the tops of the rolls with a mix of egg and water. This is what gives them their golden-brown color.
How to Make Crescent Rolls
These homemade Crescent Rolls require just 15 minutes of hands-on time! See the recipe card below for the full instructions.
Tips and Notes
Use warm milk. The milk needs to be warm to activate the yeast. If the yeast isn’t activated, the dough won’t rise. Add flour carefully. I recommend starting with just 1 cup of flour, then adding little bits only until the dough is no longer sticky. Too much flour will yield dry rolls. Rise twice. The rising time is key for light and fluffy rolls. Don’t skip it! Line the baking sheet. This helps prevent the bottom of the rolls from burning and/or sticking to the pan. Don’t skip the egg wash. The egg and water mix on top of the rolls is what makes them golden. Without it, they will be pale.
Serving Suggestions
Crescent Rolls make an excellent side dish next to so many different entrees! I love to make them during the holidays with Roast Turkey and Cream Cheese Potatoes, but they’re also delicious next to Baked Pork Chops, Air Fryer Meatloaf, or pretty much any soup you can think of. You can also even use them to make an egg salad or chicken salad sandwich. The possibilities are endless!
More Homemade Bread Recipes to Try
Homemade Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls
Homemade Breadsticks
Buttery (Whole Wheat) Bread Machine Rolls
Whole Wheat Bread
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