About the Recipe
Callie’s homemade yeasted crescent rolls are a timeless favorite for our family. Soft, buttery, and golden, they’re always the first to be passed around for holiday or weeknight meals. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, they bring nostalgia to every bite. Grab your mixing bowl and give this classic a try—it’s easier than you think & WAY better than store bought!
Ingredients
FOR THE BUTTER FILLING
6 Tablespoons softened salted butter
1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of bread flour
1/8 teaspoon of lemon juice
FOR CRESCENT ROLL DOUGH
1 pouch of Foster’s White Bread Mix
3 Tbsp. very hot water (185°F+) (for scalding flour)
4 oz. + 3-1/2 tsp. warm water (120°-130°F)
1 oz. of softened salted butter (2 Tbsp.)
FOR EGG YOLK GLAZE
1 large egg yolk (ONLY)
2 tsp. milk
Optional toppings
TOOLS NEEDED
(2) small bowls - for butter filling & egg yolk glaze
Measuring cups, spoons, rubber spatula, bench (dough) scraper & pastry brush
Pizza cutter
Parchment paper-lined baking sheet
Preparation
1. For the Butter Filling, mix the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Prepare the Old Fashioned White Bread Mix according to the package directions, up to step 3.
2. Roll dough ball into a 13-inch wide circle on the lightly floured work surface. Spread all but two tablespoons of the butter filling over the circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
3. Using a pizza cutter, cut the circle into 8 large wedges.
4. Lift the wide edge of each wedge and gently widen it. Begin rolling from the wide end to the tip; lifting slightly off the surface as you roll, stretching and elongating the roll at the same time.
5. Place each roll tip-side down, shaped like a crescent on the baking sheet. Let rise in a warm, humid place (110–125°F) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
6. Prepare the Egg Yolk Glaze by whisking ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside until step 8.
7. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the rolls in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 375°F. Bake for 6 minutes.
8. Remove rolls briefly and brush with the egg yolk glaze & sprinkle with your choice of desired topping. Return the rolls to the oven and bake for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Before serving, brush the rolls with the remaining butter filling for extra flavor and shine.
RECIPE AUTHOR: Down Home Bakery, LLC.