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Butter Crescent Rolls

Butter Crescent Rolls prepared dish

These buttery crescent rolls are flaky and soft, perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 30 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, egg, unsalted butter, active dry yeast.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup milk (warm)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt, then add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and the egg to the flour mixture, and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a large circle, then cut it into 8 wedges.
  7. Starting from the wide end, roll each wedge tightly towards the point to form a crescent shape.
  8. Place the crescent rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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