By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 27, 2023
Homemade Crescent Rolls are so soft, flaky, and buttery. There’s nothing quite like a fresh dinner roll, and this crescent rolls recipe is right at home on any holiday table. Learn how to make crescent rolls from scratch instead of buying them at the store, and you’ll really notice that extra level of freshness!
What’s in this Crescent Rolls Recipe?
There’s nothing quite like the soft, flaky, buttery taste of homemade crescent rolls. Put a basket of these on the table fresh out of the oven, and they’ll be gone in a flash. No one can resist these when they’re hot, fresh, and filled with butter!
- Active Dry Yeast: Helps these rolls rise up to become light and fluffy.
- Half-and-Half: Adds moisture and richness to the rolls.
- Honey: Adds a touch of floral sweetness to the rolls.
- Unsalted Butter: Enriches the dough and makes these rolls flaky.
- Granulated Sugar: Feeds the yeast and adds sweetness.
- Egg: Helps bind the dough together.
- All-Purpose Flour: Gives the rolls structure.
- Kosher Salt: Enhances the natural flavor of the rolls.
Pro Tip: Serve these crescent rolls with homemade honey butter !
How to Roll Crescent Rolls
Separate the dough in two, and make large, flat circles. Then cut them into wedges, like a pizza. Take a wedge of dough, and starting with the wider end, gently roll towards the pointed end. Simple! Don’t roll them up too tight, just a gentle roll will do.
A croissant is a type of pastry made flaky through the process of lamination , while crescent rolls are a type of bread.
Yes, these homemade crescent rolls do contain egg.
Not really! Both options are not considered health foods and should be enjoyed in moderation.
These rolls will take about 14-18 minutes to bake at 350°F.
Yes! One of my favorite things about this recipe is that the dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for the second rising. That way you have super fresh, homemade crescent rolls, without taking up extra time right before dinner. Simply follow through to step 7 (in the recipe card), then refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Let the dough come to room temperature before baking.
To keep these rolls crispy, make sure to let them cool completely before storing, and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to seal out moisture.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover homemade crescent rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. To keep them longer, move them to the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze homemade crescent rolls individually wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Slather your favorite butter, jam, or spread onto these little homemade crescent rolls and dig in. I love them with this homemade honey butter to bring out the subtle sweetness but they’re just as tasty served plain.
You can also use them to make various dishes, such as crescent roll pizza , taco pie , asparagus crescent rolls , pigs in a blanket , sopapilla cheesecake bars , or breakfast pizza .
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- ▢ 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 9 grams
- ▢ 1¼ cups half-and-half 284 grams, warm (110°F)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons honey 44 grams
- ▢ 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams, melted and cooled (1 stick + 2 tablespoons)
- ▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, beaten
- ▢ 4-4½ cups all-purpose flour 480-540 grams, divided
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 5 grams
- ▢ Homemade Honey Butter (for serving) Click for recipe!
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Instructions
- Grease or butter a large bowl and set it aside.
- Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the yeast, half-and-half, honey, melted butter, and sugar together. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy. 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1¼ cups half-and-half, 2 tablespoons honey, 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Switch to the dough hook and add the egg, 2 cups flour, and the salt. Beat on low speed and add the remaining 2 cups of flour in ½ cup increments. Beat until an elastic, smooth, and slightly tacky ball of dough forms, about 1 minute. Set the mixer to medium speed and continue mixing until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and is smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. 1 large egg, 4-4½ cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- Place the ball of dough in the prepared, buttered bowl, turning it to completely coat. Cover with a lightweight, clean dishtowel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Gently punch the dough down and turn it onto a lightly floured work countertop. Divide the dough in half and roll the first half into a 12-inch circle. Use a pizza cutter to cut it into 12 equal wedges. Repeat with the remaining dough. Roll the wedges, starting at the wide end, and place them point side down and slightly curve the ends, 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Cover with a clean dishtowel and set in a warm spot to double in size, about 30-45 minutes. (At this point, rolls can be refrigerated up to 24 hours, if desired.)
- If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 350°F, and bake 14-18 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature with honey butter, if desired. Homemade Honey Butter (for serving)
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Pizza Cutter
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include honey butter. Please visit the honey butter recipe for nutritional information.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 9 grams
- 1¼ cups half-and-half 284 grams, warm (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons honey 44 grams
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams, melted and cooled (1 stick + 2 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1 large egg 50 grams, beaten
- 4-4½ cups all-purpose flour 480-540 grams, divided
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 5 grams
- Homemade Honey Butter (for serving) Click for recipe!
Instructions
- Grease or butter a large bowl and set it aside.
- Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the yeast, half-and-half, honey, melted butter, and sugar together. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy. 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1¼ cups half-and-half, 2 tablespoons honey, 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Switch to the dough hook and add the egg, 2 cups flour, and the salt. Beat on low speed and add the remaining 2 cups of flour in ½ cup increments. Beat until an elastic, smooth, and slightly tacky ball of dough forms, about 1 minute. Set the mixer to medium speed and continue mixing until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and is smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. 1 large egg, 4-4½ cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- Place the ball of dough in the prepared, buttered bowl, turning it to completely coat. Cover with a lightweight, clean dishtowel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Gently punch the dough down and turn it onto a lightly floured work countertop. Divide the dough in half and roll the first half into a 12-inch circle. Use a pizza cutter to cut it into 12 equal wedges. Repeat with the remaining dough. Roll the wedges, starting at the wide end, and place them point side down and slightly curve the ends, 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Cover with a clean dishtowel and set in a warm spot to double in size, about 30-45 minutes. (At this point, rolls can be refrigerated up to 24 hours, if desired.)
- If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 350°F, and bake 14-18 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature with honey butter, if desired. Homemade Honey Butter (for serving)
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Notes
- Nutritional information does not include honey butter. Please visit the honey butter recipe for nutritional information.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
