1-Hour Crescent Rolls

⏱ 55 mins 🍽 16 Rolls 🏷 Quick Breads

These homemade crescent rolls are ready in under an hour, offering a quick alternative to shop-bought versions. The soft dough, made with buttermilk and eggs, is kneaded, shaped into triangles, and left to rise before baking. An optional butter glaze adds a rich finish. This recipe yields 16 warm, flaky rolls ideal for any meal.

1-Hour Crescent Rolls

Ingredients

  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 -3 tablespoons butter, for tops (optional)

Method

  1. Mix 2 cups of flour with the sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Warm the water and softened butter together in a microwave-safe container.
  3. Whisk the buttermilk and eggs together in a separate small bowl.
  4. Slowly whisk the hot water and butter mixture into the buttermilk and egg blend.
  5. Pour this liquid into the dry ingredients and beat until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rest of the flour until a soft dough forms.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a surface dusted with flour.
  8. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, which should take 6-8 minutes.
  9. Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
  10. Divide the rested dough into two equal portions.
  11. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a large circle.
  12. Cut each circle into triangles using a pizza cutter.
  13. Roll each triangle up from the wide end to the point.
  14. Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet.
  15. Let the rolls rise in a place free from drafts for about 25 minutes.
  16. Heat your oven to 350°F.
  17. Bake the rolls for 10 to 15 minutes.
  18. If desired, brush the tops of the warm rolls with the extra butter for flavour.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium121600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryQuick Breads
AuthorNeo_Soul_Cook1111