Baked Goods|Pantry Staple (Refrigerated) | Low Sodium

Refrigerated Butter Flake Crescent Dinner Roll

Triticum aestivum Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Refrigerated Butter Flake Crescent Dinner Roll

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine American|European
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat Flour, Butter, Water, Sugar, Leavening Agents

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

Pre-made, refrigerated dough rolls designed to bake into flaky, buttery crescent-shaped dinner rolls.

Sensory Profile

TasteButtery, Slightly Sweet, Mildly Yeasty
TextureFlaky, Soft, Tender, Airy
AromaButtery, Baked Bread, Yeasty
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 roll (28g baked)
Calories350 kcal
Total Fat18 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Protein6 g
Total Carbohydrate40 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars8 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium80 mg

Chef’s Secret

For an extra golden crust and richer flavor, brush the top of crescent rolls with melted butter or an egg wash before baking.

Substitutions

Best Match

Homemade Crescent Rolls

1:1

Offers superior flavor and freshness, but requires more time and effort.

Refrigerated Biscuit Dough

1:1

Convenient and quick-baking, but texture is denser and less flaky.

Frozen Dinner Rolls

1:1

Requires thawing and rising, but delivers a good fresh-baked bread experience.

Puff Pastry

N/A (use for shaping)

Provides ultimate flakiness, but is unsweetened and less bready; good for savory applications.

Buying Guide

Check expiration date. Store refrigerated.

Flavor Pairings

Butter jam gravy soups main course meals.