Crescent Rolls

These homemade, golden Crescent Rolls are always the star of any holiday feast. They’re tender, buttery, and extraordinary!

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They’re rich without being heavy, are incredibly tender, and they’re a gorgeous fixture on your table.

Ingredients

– Active Dry Yeast – Warm Water – Granulated Sugar – Eggs – Butter NO. OF SERVINGS: 24 pcs. NO. OF SERVINGS: 24 pcs. TOTAL PREP TIME: 2h36m TOTAL PREP TIME: 2h36m Get Recipe

NOTE: While these Crescent Rolls are best served freshly baked and warm, you can make them the night before your holiday dinner. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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In large mixing bowl whisk together yeast and water until dissolved.

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Mix in sugar, eggs, butter, shortening, and salt until combined.

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Add 2 cups flour and use a handheld mixer to beat until smooth.

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Add enough of the remaining flour to form soft dough, slightly sticky dough.

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Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead until elastic and smooth, about 8 minutes.

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