Description
These Homemade Crescent Rolls are a delight with their irresistible flavor and simple prep. Made with essential ingredients like butter, yeast, and milk, they’re perfect for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet Instant Yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup Idahoan Potato Flakes
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and whisk to combine.
- In a microwave-safe measuring cup, heat water, milk, and butter to 120°-130°F. Stir in potato flakes.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with the dough hook for 1 minute on medium speed. Add egg and 1 cup flour, then mix for another minute. Add a third cup of flour and mix until the dough is soft and slightly sticky, adding more flour as needed.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, knead until it forms a ball that bounces back when pressed, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into two pieces, roll each into a 10-inch circle, and cut into 12 wedges.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the point and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, 1-inch apart. Cover with a towel and let sit until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with melted butter and bake for 15-25 minutes until light golden brown. Brush with additional melted butter after baking.
- Store rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days and freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months.
- For make-ahead instructions, cover the rolls before baking and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Allow them to come to room temperature and double in size before baking.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer for precise water temperature.
For a richer flavor, let the dough rise in a warm place.
These rolls can be easily customized with herbs or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg