Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls
Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls bake up soft and pillowy with a gently sweet crumb and a golden, flaky exterior. Each bite is rich with butter and a hint of sweetness, making them perfect for holiday spreads, Sunday dinners, or serving warm with jam at brunch. These tender rolls complement hearty mains yet are delicious enough to enjoy on their own.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a bowl. Let it sit until the yeast softens and develops a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- 2
In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, butter pieces, eggs, and salt; add the yeast mixture and stir until well combined. Mix in the remaining 2 cups flour until smooth. Scrape the dough from the sides of the bowl and mix to incorporate. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Punch down the dough, then divide it in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch-wide circle. Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over each circle, then cut each circle into 12 wedges.
- 4
Starting at the wide end, roll one wedge toward the tip to make a crescent. Place it on a greased baking sheet with the tip facing down. Repeat with the remaining wedges. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Calories 143.64 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.08 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 21.12 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.72 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.95 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 12.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 3.56 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 13.81 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.88 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls is made with 7 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 143.64 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls?
- About 55 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls healthy?
- Buttery Homemade Crescent Dinner Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 143.64 calories and 3.08 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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