How to Make Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls

Buttery tasting crescent rolls are a natural addition to dinner.

Homemade crescent rolls are light, tender and a good complement to any dinner. Making them from scratch adds that extra touch of love to your meal.

Things You'll Need

• 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce)
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 3 eggs lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups of all purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
• 1 tablespoon oil
• melted butter to brush the rolls

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast with the warm water and one tablespoon sugar. Mix gently, then let stand for 5 minutes.

2. In a large mixing bowl combine milk, eggs, butter, salt and remaining sugar.

3. Add the yeast mixture to the large bowl and combine. Slowly stir in the flour until the dough forms a stiff ball. Place dough on a floured surface and knead until elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes.

4. Place in a bowl oiled with the 1 tablespoon oil. Turn the dough over to make sure all sides are coated. Cover bowl with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place until it is doubled in size.

5. Punch the dough down. Divide into three sections. Roll each section into a 12 inch circle. Cut into each circle into eight wedges. Brush with melted butter. Roll the wedges, beginning from the wide side to the narrow side to make a crescent shape. Place on greased baking sheet, with the rolls' pointed end down, and spaced 2 inches apart. Cover a let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

6. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and place on wire racks to cool.