Pillsbury Crescent Rolls Recipe

These homemade crescent rolls are a delicious copycat recipe inspired by Pillsbury, but with a few tweaks for extra flavor! While not an exact replica, they're incredibly flaky, buttery, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting side dish. This recipe is a labor of love, resulting in incredibly light and tender rolls your family will adore. Get ready to experience the joy of homemade crescent rolls!

Prep Time 150 mins
Cook Time 252 mins
Calories 338.4 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup lard (or vegetable shortening)
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon honey

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How to Make Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast in ½ cup warm water (105-115°F) with 1 tablespoon honey. Let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Stir in ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup lard (or vegetable shortening), and 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
  3. Gradually add the remaining 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 ½ - 2 hours (depending on your kitchen temperature).
  5. Gently punch down the dough and divide it in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Spread each circle evenly with 4 tablespoons (½ stick) of softened butter.
  7. Cut each circle into 16 equal wedges.
  8. Roll up each wedge, starting from the wide end.
  9. Place the crescent rolls on ungreased baking sheets.
  10. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  11. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Brush with melted butter immediately after baking for extra richness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

22g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pillsbury Crescent Rolls?

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls takes about 402 minutes from start to finish — roughly 150 minutes to prepare and 252 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pillsbury Crescent Rolls?

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls has approximately 338.4 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls?

The key ingredients for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are Yeast, Warm Water, Sugar, Salt, Eggs, Lard. See the full list with measurements above.

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