Homemade Butter Crescents

Nothing beats the smell of fresh yeast dough. These crescent rolls are airy, buttery, and additive-free.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Proof yeast in warm milk with sugar.

Tip: Needs to foam.
2

Mix flour, salt, yeast mixture, and soft butter.

Tip: Don't put salt directly on yeast.
3

Knead 10 min. Rise 1 hr.

Tip: Gluten development.
4

Divide, roll into circles, cut wedges, roll up.

Tip: Stretch tip for shape.
5

Rise 20 min, brush with milk.

Tip: Second rise fluffiness.
6

Bake 400°F (200°C) with steam for 15-20 min.

Tip: Steam = crust.

Recipe FAQ

Didn't rise?
Yeast was old or milk too hot.
Dry next day?
No preservatives. Freeze fresh.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted for brushing)