Elstro's Golden Crescents

Elstro's Golden Crescents

Light, pillowy homemade crescent rolls — a beloved holiday dinner table tradition.

Jackson Yarger
by Jackson Yarger
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 45 min
24 servings

Ingredients

For 24 servings

Adjust Servings

Instructions

Add yeast, water and 1 tbsp of sugar to bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.

10 min

Add remaining sugar, eggs, shortening and mix. Add salt and 2 cups flour, mix. Add rest of the flour. Mix for 5 minutes.

5 min

Place in large bowl, cover, place on warm surface, let rise for 1–1.5 hours.

1 hr 30 min

Roll out dough in 3 sections. Spread warm butter on each, cut into triangles and roll into crescents.

Place rolled crescents on pan and let rise 1–1.5 hours.

1 hr 30 min

Bake at 350°F until golden. Butter immediately as they come out of the oven.

15 min

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