Heavenly Buttery Crescent Rolls
These Heavenly Buttery Crescent Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, inspired by my daughter's love for our bread machine. With their pillowy soft texture and rich buttery flavor, they're an irresistible addition to any meal. Perfect for soaking up the last bits of soup or complementing a crisp salad, these rolls are sure to delight everyone at the dinner table. Whether you're enjoying them fresh out of the oven or as fluffy leftovers, they are a must-try recipe that will warm your heart and home.
16
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
warm water
1/2 cup (Heat to 110°F (43°C))
warm milk
1/2 cup (Heat to 110°F (43°C))
egg
1 (Large, at room temperature)
softened butter
1/3 cup (Allow to soften at room temperature)
sugar
1/3 cup (Granulated)
salt
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
3 3/4 cups (Sift before measuring)
active dry yeast
1 (1/4 ounce) package (Ensure yeast is fresh)
melted butter
1/4 cup (For brushing)
Instructions
1
Add the following to your bread maker in the order suggested by the manufacturer: warm water, warm milk, egg, softened butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast. Make sure to reserve the melted butter for brushing later.
2
Select the dough/knead cycle and start the machine. This cycle will mix the dough and allow it to rise for about 1 hour.
3
Once the cycle is complete, turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a circle about 1/4 inch thick and brush the surface with the reserved melted butter.
4
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the circle into 16 equal wedges, like slicing a pizza. Starting from the wider end, roll each wedge tightly into crescent shapes.
5
Place the crescent rolls on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space in between each roll. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel, and allow them to rise in a warm place for an additional hour until they puff up.
6
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 10-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Keep an eye on them towards the end to prevent over-browning.
7
Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Heavenly Buttery Crescent Rolls?
They are pillowy soft dinner rolls with a rich buttery flavor, inspired by a love for bread machine recipes.
How many rolls does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 16 crescent rolls.
What temperature should the water and milk be?
Both the warm water and warm milk should be heated to 110°F (43°C).
Can I use a bread machine for this recipe?
Yes, the recipe is designed to use the dough/knead cycle of a bread maker.
What is the first step in making these rolls?
Add water, milk, egg, softened butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast to the bread maker in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
How long does the dough rise in the bread machine?
The dough/knead cycle usually allows the dough to rise for about 1 hour.
What type of flour is required?
The recipe calls for 3 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
Should I sift the flour?
Yes, you should sift the all-purpose flour before measuring.
What type of yeast is used?
One 1/4 ounce package of active dry yeast is used.
How thick should I roll the dough?
Roll the dough into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
How many wedges should the dough circle be cut into?
Cut the circle into 16 equal wedges, similar to slicing a pizza.
How do I shape the crescent rolls?
Starting from the wider end of each wedge, roll it tightly into a crescent shape.
What do I do with the melted butter?
The 1/4 cup of melted butter is reserved for brushing the surface of the rolled dough circle.
What is the baking temperature for the rolls?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How long do the crescent rolls bake?
Bake the rolls for 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown.
Do the rolls need a second rise?
Yes, after shaping, they should rise in a warm place for an additional hour until they puff up.
What should I use to cover the rolls while they rise?
Cover the shaped rolls with a clean kitchen towel during their second rise.
Should I grease the baking sheet?
No, the recipe suggests placing the rolls on an ungreased baking sheet.
What temperature should the egg be?
The egg should be large and at room temperature.
How much sugar is in the dough?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
How much salt is needed?
One teaspoon of salt is required for the dough.
What tools are best for cutting the dough?
A pizza cutter or a sharp knife works best for cutting the dough into wedges.
Where should the rolls cool after baking?
Let the rolls cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
How can I prevent the rolls from over-browning?
Keep a close eye on them towards the end of the 10-15 minute baking period.
What is the texture of these rolls like?
They have a pillowy soft texture.
What are some serving suggestions for these rolls?
They are perfect for soaking up soup or complementing a crisp salad.
Can these rolls be eaten as leftovers?
Yes, they are described as being fluffy even as leftovers.
What kind of butter is used in the dough?
The dough uses 1/3 cup of softened butter.
What surface should I use to roll the dough?
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface for rolling.
Are these considered a comfort food?
Yes, they are described as the ultimate comfort food and a must-try recipe for the home.