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Crescent Rolls

Name: Crescent Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm whole milk (70&deg to 80&deg); 1/4 cup water (70° to 80°); 1 large egg; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 cups bread flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022

Out of all the crescent roll recipes I've tried, these are my favorite. My mother-in-law bakes these buttery rolls for holiday meals. If you're not careful, the plate will be empty before it's on the table!

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Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm whole milk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 large egg
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In order suggested by manufacturer, place all ingredients except melted butter in bread machine pan. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed.
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. circle; brush with melted butter. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets, pointed side down. Curve ends to form a crescent. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
Bake until golden brown, 17-20 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Crescent Rolls

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