Homemade Crescent Rolls

These Homemade Crescent Rolls are buttery, soft, and the perfect side for your holiday meal. This recipe will show you how to make, roll, and bake these yeast rolls like a pro in no time.

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• Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls Recipe
• Easy Crescent Dinner Rolls Recipe {Video}
• Crescent Dinner Rolls Recipe Ingredients
• How to Make Crescent Rolls
• Recipe Variations for Homemade Crescent Rolls
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Storing And Reheating
• Homemade Crescent Rolls
• How to Roll Crescents:
• Here are some more of the Best Thanksgiving Recipes

Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls Recipe

If you're looking for a roll that takes you right back to your Grandma's kitchen, this Homemade Crescent Rolls recipe is just what you need. These yeast rolls are the star of the holiday dinner table: soft, chewy, with layers of buttery goodness.

This recipe will walk you through how to make the yeast dough, roll the crescent rolls, and bake them to perfection. If you are on the hunt for a great roll recipe, be sure to check out my Quick Dinner Rolls, Parker House Rolls, Potato Rolls, and my Cinnamon Rolls too. They're all perfect for a holiday or family dinner. And for a fun easter tradition, our Bunny Butt Rolls are a hit too.

Easy Crescent Dinner Rolls Recipe {Video}

Crescent Dinner Rolls Recipe Ingredients

• Warm water: The water temperature should be about the same warmness as your wrist. ( 105-110 F ) if you're being technical but if it isn't cold or hot on your wrist, it's just right. 
• Yeast: You can use rapid rise or active dry yeast, both work great.  Just be sure all the yeast is exposed to water before you add the flour. 
• Sugar: you can substitute honey in place of flour if you don't want to use refined sugar.
• Melted Butter: You can melt it in the microwave or in a little pan on the stove.  Just be sure it isn't too hot before you add it to the dough.  If your finger can handle the heat, it'll work fine. 
• Eggs: large eggs are great. 
• Salt: Sea Salt works best.
• Flour: I love using the Lehi Mills flour.  I found it at my local Costco and I love working with it.  It is finely ground and so smooth.  Use whatever you have on hand but try and find that flour the next time you go to Costco. 

How to Make Crescent Rolls

1. In a mixer (I like to use a Kitchen Aide with a dough hook for this recipe) add the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Mix lightly and let sit until frothy. (about 2 min)
2. Add the melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix.
3. Add 4 cups of flour and knead for 2 minutes.  The dough will be very sticky. 
4. Add ¼ cup flour to the dough and mix again.  You want to continue to knead it until the dough starts to pull away from the edges of the bowl. 
5. Cover with a towel let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
6. Roll the dough out into a circle on a floured surface and cut into triangles with a pizza cutter. (Starting at the shortest end of the triangle, roll the dough towards the small pointed end of the triangle so you have a crescent roll shape. For 18 rolls, divide the dough in half, then roll out each half to get 9 triangles each. For 24 rolls, divide the dough into thirds, and then roll out each third to get 8 triangles each.)
7. Put the crescent rolls on a large, greased baking sheet. 
8. Make an egg wash, whisk one egg and 1 Tablespoon of water.  
9. Brush the egg wash on the rolls
10. Cover with a light towel and let them rise till double (about 30 minutes)
11. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
13. Brush the tops with melted butter. serve warm or cool
14. Keep in a plastic ziplock bag to keep fresh for up to 3 days.

How to Roll a Crescent Roll

If you're wondering how do you roll crescent rolls, it's pretty easy and only takes a few steps.

1. Divide your dough into 2-3 smaller dough balls.  (if you divide this recipe into 2 balls, the rolls will be big enough to make a sandwich out of.  If you do 3, the recipe will make closer to 24 rolls and they'll be perfect as a small dinner roll)
2. Spread a little flour on your countertop and flour the rolling pin.
3. roll the dough out into a circle. (This can most easily be done by starting in the middle of the dough ball and spreading the dough away from the center.  Turn the dough a quarter turn each time you roll. 
4. You want the dough to be circular and 10-12" in diameter.  The dough should be about ½" thick.
5. Brush the dough with some melted butter.
6. Use a pizza cutter and cut the dough into 8 even pie-shaped pieces, just like a pizza.  
7. Starting with the widest part of the dough, roll the dough to create a crescent. 
8. Place on a greased cookie sheet and let them rise to double before baking. 

Recipe Variations for Homemade Crescent Rolls

Homemade crescent rolls are a buttery, flaky delight that pairs perfectly with any meal. While the classic version is always a hit, it's also fun to experiment with different flavors and fillings. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Garlic-Parmesan Crescent Rolls: Give your crescent rolls a savory and aromatic upgrade by adding a generous dose of minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese to the dough.
• Herb and Olive Oil Crescent Rolls: Infuse your crescent rolls with a medley of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and basil, blended with extra-virgin olive oil.
• Spinach and Feta Stuffed Crescent Rolls: Take your crescent rolls to the next level by adding a luscious spinach and feta filling. Simply wilt fresh spinach, mix it with crumbled feta cheese, and stuff each crescent triangle before rolling.
• Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Rolls: For a sweet and satisfying treat, transform your crescent rolls into a dessert-worthy delight. Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon sugar on the dough triangles before rolling them up. Once baked, these sweet and flaky rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
• Nutella and Banana Crescent Rolls: For a decadent twist on the classic crescent roll, fill each triangle with a spoonful of Nutella and slices of ripe banana. Bake until the rolls are golden brown and enjoy the irresistible combination of chocolate-hazelnut spread and sweet, creamy banana.
• Everything Bagel Crescent Rolls: Mimic the flavors of an everything bagel by rolling your crescent dough in a mixture of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and coarse salt.
• Cheddar and Jalapeño Crescent Rolls: Spice things up with cheddar and jalapeño crescent rolls. Mix shredded cheddar cheese and finely chopped jalapeños into the dough for a spicy, cheesy kick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing And Reheating

• Room temperature: store leftover Crescent Rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerator: to make the rolls last a bit longer you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: unbaked rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months. To bake, transfer to a baking sheet and either thaw in the fridge overnight or bake immediately and add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
• To reheat: reheat in the microwave or in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 5 minutes.

Here are some more of the Best Thanksgiving Recipes

• Crockpot Turkey Breast
• Roasted Turkey Breast
• Easy Cheesecake
• Cranberry Orange Sauce
• Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Sun-Dried Tomato Biscuits
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Casserole Crusted Topping
• Gingerbread Cookie Bars
• Pumpkin Cheesecake
• More Thanksgiving Recipes
• More Bread Recipes

This Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe is Grandma's Yeast Rolls Recipe.  Yes, it's that good. This crescent roll recipe is buttery and soft and is the perfect side for your holiday meal. 

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