Homemade Crescent Rolls
This easy crescent rolls recipe is Grandma's favorite. They're buttery, soft, and make the perfect side for your holiday meal.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Rising Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 rolls
Calories: 182kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
Ingredients in Homemade Crescent Rolls
- 1 cup water warm (95-110 degrees F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
Egg Wash for Rolls
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Mix lightly and let sit until frothy—about 5-10 minutes.
Once bubbly, add the melted butter, eggs, salt, and about 4 cups of the flour. Mix on low speed until combined—the dough will be very sticky. Once combined, add up to 1 more cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until it starts to pull away from the edges of the bowl while you knead. Continue to knead the dough for 2 minutes. Cover with a towel let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
Once the dough has risen, transfer to a lightly floured surface and divide into 2 even balls of dough. Roll each ball into a circle until about 1/4" thick. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water and then brush a thin layer over each circle. Using a pizza cutter, cut each circle into 9 even triangles.
Starting at the wide end of each triangle, roll the dough towards the point and place them seam-side down onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Continue until you have 18 total, placing them about 1" apart on the baking sheet. Cover lightly with a towel and let rise until double—about 30 minutes.
Baking the Rolls
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Once the rolls have doubled in size, gently brush them with egg wash.
Bake in your preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storing leftovers: store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Make-ahead tips: once you have rolled the crescent rolls, place on a baking sheet and put into the freezer for about 1 hour, 0r until completely frozen. Transfer to freezer bags and store frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer to a sheet tray and store in the fridge overnight.
Reheating: reheat in the microwave or in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 5 minutes.
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg