Homemade Crescent Rolls

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Total Time

3 hours 15 minutes

Prep Time

3 hours

Cook Time

15 minutes

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(8)

Ingredients

24 servings

1 ¼ cups warm whole milk, 105-110 degrees F
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons kosher salt

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Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine milk, butter, honey, and yeast; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add 2 cups flour, egg, and salt. Using the dough hook, beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 4

Gently deflate dough by punching down. Working on a lightly floured surface, divide in half. Roll into 12-inch rounds; cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges, starting from the wide end, to form a crescent shape.

Step 5

Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place rolls, point sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush tops with butter. Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.

Step 7

Serve warm.

Chef’s notes

*MAKE AHEAD:

Prepare the dough as directed until step 3. Place into a lightly oiled Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to two days. Resume with step 3.

*TO FREEZE:

Prepare the dough as directed until step 5. Place rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet overnight; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Transfer to freezer bags. Resume with step 5 with desired number of rolls, loosely covered with plastic wrap, letting it come to room temperature and doubling in size prior to baking.

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