Crescent shaped dinner rolls that are soft, flaky and tender. They are perfect for dinner or anytime of day!
Prepare: 30 minutesmins
Bake: 20 minutesmins
Rest Time: 2 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Total Time: 3 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Servings: 8rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
2cups(300g) flour
¾cup(180mL) milk
2tbs(30mL) oil
2tbs(28g) softened butter
2tbs(25g) sugar
1 ½tsp(4.5g) yeast
½tsp(2.5g) salt
For the Filling
2tbs(28g) melted butter
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat milk on medium until it is lukewarm or 110°F (43°C.)
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together with the handle of a spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a clean work surface until dough is elastic and stretches easily without tearing. This can take 8 - 12 minutes.
Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rest until double. This step typically takes 60 - 120 minutes.
Roll dough into a 15" (38cm) circle. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter. Allow the dough to sit uncovered for 5 minutes. Cut the circle into 8 wedges. Roll up each wedge from the wide end to the point. Curve the ends to form crescents. Place on a greased or nonstick baking tray several inches apart. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 - 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C.) Remove the cover after they have risen and place the rolls in the oven.
Bake 18 - 22 minutes or until golden brown. Center temperature should reach 190°F (88°C) when done. Remove rolls to a wire rack in order to cool. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
You can also use the microwave to heat the milk. Heat on high power 30 - 60 seconds or until lukewarm.An important note on dry yeast: Instant dry and active dry yeasts are not the same. If using active dry yeast, you must activate the yeast according to the manufacturer's instructions in order for the dough to rise properly. You typically need to activate or "bloom" the yeast by adding it to warmed liquid for several minutes. Instant dry yeast can be added to the dry ingredients and typically does not need to be activated prior to use. However, some brands of dry yeasts still require adding warm liquids, so be sure to read the label. Rapid, quick and fast acting dry yeasts will rise much faster than instant and active dry yeasts. For best results, always read and follow the instructions provided on the packet as the rising time varies widely between manufacturers.