Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Flaky, buttery, and delightfully homemade, these Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are a showstopper for any meal or gathering. With a tender dough made from scratch using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, and milk, these crescent rolls rise to golden perfection in just over two hours. The soft, airy texture combined with a melt-in-your-mouth buttery flavor makes them the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or even as a quick snack, this recipe delivers 16 warm, golden crescents that pair beautifully with soups, salads, or your favorite spreads. Impress your guests with this decadent, oven-fresh take on the classic crescent roll!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:132 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 1 Large egg
• 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter has just melted. Let this mixture cool slightly until warm to the touch (about 110°F).

Step 3

Beat the egg in a small bowl and add it to the flour mixture along with the milk-butter mixture.

Step 4

Stir until a dough begins to form, then transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a large 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the circle into 16 equal wedges, like slicing a pizza.

Step 8

Starting from the wide end of each wedge, roll the dough tightly toward the narrow point to form a crescent shape. Place each roll, point-side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 9

Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until slightly puffed.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 11

Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.

Step 13

Remove the crescent rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Brush with additional melted butter, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(727.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2272.8

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 394.8mg	0%
Sodium 2518.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 47.4g
Protein 53.0g	0%

Vitamin D 139.8IU	0%
Calcium 323.1mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 826.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 56.8%