Crescent Roll Recipes

Homemade crescent roll recipes are perfect when you want soft, fluffy, buttery rolls with a lightly sweet flavor. This easy recipe makes golden crescent rolls from scratch with a tender texture that is perfect for breakfast, dinner, or holiday meals. Discover more flavorful recipes like crescent roll recipes right here.

Ingredients

• 2 (.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast
• ¾ cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter, cut into pieces and softened to room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted, or as needed

Directions

• Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a bowl. Let it stand for about 5 minutes, until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
• Combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, butter pieces, eggs, and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and stir until well combined.
• Mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour until the dough becomes smooth. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1½ hours.
• Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch-wide circle.
• Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter over each circle, then cut each circle into 12 wedges.
• Starting at the wide end, roll each wedge toward the point to create a crescent shape. Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet with the point facing down.
• Cover and let the rolls rise again until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Additional Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
• Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 24
• Yield: 24 rolls