I had mentioned a few posts ago that I had won a 25 pound bag of all-purpose flour. I have been baking my way through all that flour. Bread of course is one of my favorite things to make, so I have used my flour to try some new bread recipes. My family has been enjoying the fresh homemade bread, it’s always amazing when everyone sits down for a meal how fast the fresh bread disappears.
My latest creation is these crescent rolls. I made them for my daughter-in-law Brianna’s birthday dinner. The rolls turned out to be soft and tender and yummy. I have never made crescent rolls before, so I was surprised to see how easy these were to make. I enjoyed seeing everyone’s smiles when these were set on the dinner table.
Golden Crescent Rolls (Source: adapted from allrecipes.com)
Ingredients:
2 packages active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
3 – 3 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup butter, softened (this is for when the rolls are being shaped)
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in the remaining flour (I used about 3 cups of flour, the dough should stick a little bit to your fingers when kneading, you don’t want to add too much flour) by hand. Knead dough until nice and smooth. Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 – 1 1/2 hours).
3. Punch down dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread with butter. Cut into 10 to 15 even wedges. Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush tops with butter when they come out of the oven.
They look lovely, if I made the dough in a breadmaker , then carried on from step 3 do you think they would come out ok?
Whoa! Those look JUST like the crescent rolls from a tube!! But way better because they’re homemade.
Oh, how delicious! You are so talented- you make my mouth water every time.
Homemade bread is the best! These crescents look wonderful!
I love these crescents rolls look amazing!
Those are some gorgeous homemade crescents! More perfect than the actual ones and I’m sure more delicious!
Gosh, these look so great! Really pretty, and you’re right – they aren’t at all difficult to make. Gotta try these – thanks.
Really looks good. I love the shapes!
By the way, thank you for the concern. I just read your message. Unfortunately I can’t open my blogger dashboard..
There’s a widespread devastation in the Phils. I’m really sorry for my ‘kababayan’ (countrymen). We also experienced typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) but we are far from the eye of the storm and we are safe. Anyway, thank you so much for the concern. Take care!
Ric, I am glad to hear that you are safe. The people of your country will be in my thoughts and prayers.
These rolls look so golden and delicious!
I’m a HUGE fan of bread and homemade rolls are my favorite!