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Crescent Rolls (Butterhorns)

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These homemade Crescent Rolls, also known as Butterhorns, are a delightful treat with a flaky, golden exterior and a soft, tender interior. Made with simple ingredients like bread flour, yeast, milk, sugar, and shortening, these rolls offer a rich, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, they bring a comforting, homemade touch to your table. Easy to make with pantry staples, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 18
Calories: 2025.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These homemade Crescent Rolls, also known as Butterhorns, are a delightful treat with a flaky, golden exterior and a soft, tender interior. Made with simple ingredients like bread flour, yeast, milk, sugar, and shortening, these rolls offer a rich, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, they bring a comforting, homemade touch to your table. Easy to make with pantry staples, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
  • 5 cup FLOUR (BREAD FLOUR PREFERED)
  • 2 PACKAGES DRY YEAST
  • 1 cup MILK
  • 1/2 cup SUGAR
  • 1/2 cup SHORTENING
  • 2 teaspoon SALT
  • 3 EGGS
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and the dry yeast.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, shortening, and salt until the mixture reaches 115&# 194;°F.
  3. 3
    Add the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients in the bowl, then add the eggs and mix for 30 seconds on low speed.
  4. 4
    Increase the mixer speed to high and mix for 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to form a moderately stiff dough.
  6. 6
    Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, then shape it into a ball and let it rise in a covered bowl until doubled in size.
  7. 7
    Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and roll each part into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
  8. 8
    Cut each circle into 12 wedge-shaped parts and roll each wedge from the wide edge into a tight crescent shape.
  9. 9
    Place the rolls point-side down on a greased baking sheet.
  10. 10
    Cover the baking sheet and let the rolls rise until doubled in size.
  11. 11
    Bake at 375ðF (191ðC) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2025.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42.2g65%
Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
Cholesterol 141.1mg48%
Sodium 10605.5mg442%
Total Carbohydrate 356.2g119%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g68%
Sugars 34.9g
Protein 51.7g104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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