Bread Machine Quick and Easy Crescent Rolls
Our simplified version of the croissant eliminates the need to roll in layers of butter, not to mention extra fat.
Medium Loaf (1 1/2-pound bread machine)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 large egg
- Egg Wash: 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; whisk together
Large Loaf (2-pound bread machine)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 (0.25oz) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- Egg Wash: 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; whisk together
Have liquid ingredients at 80°F and all other ingredients at room temperature. Place ingredients (except egg wash) in pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select dough/manual cycle. Do not use delay timer. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. When kneading is complete, press STOP/CLEAR (do not let dough rise in machine), and proceed with next step. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, then let dough sit on counter for 30-45 minutes.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead about 6 times to release air bubbles. Divide into 3 equal parts. Roll each part into a 14-inch circle. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into 8 or 10 pie-shaped wedges. Starting with wide edge, roll each wedge toward the point. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, point side down, and curve into crescent shape. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush egg wash over crescent rolls . Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets and cool on wire rack.