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Grandma's Crescent Rolls

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2h 45min

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1 servings

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Grandma's Crescent Rolls are a beloved family recipe that yields soft, buttery, and flaky rolls perfect for any occasion. These homemade rolls are made with a rich yeast dough that's rolled out, cut into triangles, and shaped into crescents before baking until golden brown. The result is a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth roll that's sure to become a family favorite. Serve these crescent rolls warm with dinner, at holiday gatherings, or as a special breakfast treat.

Nutrition Facts

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Fiber
Sugar
16 g
48 g
Allergen Content

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Eggs

Milk

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Ingredients

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1
Activate yeast

In a large bowl, mix warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it stand for 5 minutes until foamy.

2
Add remaining sugar and butter

Add the remaining sugar and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until the butter is melted and combined.

3
Add eggs and salt

Beat in the eggs and salt until well incorporated.

4
Gradually add flour

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

5
Knead dough

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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Let dough rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

7
Punch down dough

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal parts.

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Roll out dough

Roll each part into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.

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Cut into triangles

Cut each circle into 8 equal triangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

10
Shape crescents

Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle tightly, tucking the ends underneath to form a crescent shape.

11
Let rolls rise

Place the shaped rolls on a greased baking sheet, cover with a clean towel, and let them rise for about 30 minutes or until nearly doubled in size.

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Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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Bake rolls

Bake the crescent rolls for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

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Serve

Remove the rolls from the oven and serve warm.

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