- Didn't rise?
- Yeast was old or milk too hot.
- Dry next day?
- No preservatives. Freeze fresh.
Homemade Butter Crescents
Nothing beats the smell of fresh yeast dough. These crescent rolls are airy, buttery, and additive-free.
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)
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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
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)