Delicious and Flaky Golden Crescent Rolls Recipe

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These golden crescent rolls are a perfect addition to any meal. They are flaky, buttery, and delicious. With a simple dough, this recipe is easy to follow and will impress your family and friends. Serve these rolls warm with butter for a tasty treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup melted butter for brushing

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add warm milk, sugar, melted butter, salt, egg, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. Add remaining flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into a crescent shape and place on a greased baking sheet.
  8. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

  • Crescent rolls are named for their crescent shape.
  • The buttery and flaky texture of these rolls comes from the layers of dough and butter that are rolled and folded together.