A Simple and Delicious Crescent Roll.

Our family’s famous dinner rolls.

If there is a recipe that defines my family it would be this one. There is no recipe that is used or requested as often as these crescent rolls.  In fact it is very rare to attend any family function and not see these rolls made by some aunt, cousin, mom or myself. They are the very best!

They are simple to make but just a little time consuming because they are made with self rising yeast. Great to make when you have a big meal to prepare because you make them in three sessions on the hour. The first is mixing the dough, second rolling out dough and third baking the rolls.

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Crescent Rolls

A Simple and Delicious Crescent Roll.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Passive Time

90 minutes

Servings

dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 cups milk scalded
• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 cups flour
• 1/2 cup butter (for rolling and topping)

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes Passive Time 90 minutes Servings dozen Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons yeast 1/2 cup oil 2 cups milk scalded 1 cup mashed potatoes 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 8 cups flour 1/2 cup butter (for rolling and topping)

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water (add 1T. sugar).
2. In a separate bowl, mix liquid ingredients.
3. Add yeast once it’s doubled in size and mix in dry ingredients (add flour slowly).
4. Let dough double in size (about 45 minutes).
5. Use 1/4 of dough and roll into large circle, about 1/2 inch thick.
6. Use pizza cutter and cut into pizza like slices.
7. Brush with melted butter.
8. Roll up pizza slices like a croissant. Place on greased pan.
9. Cover; let rise until doubled in size (45-60 minutes).
10. Bake at 375º for 12-15 minutes.

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A few helpful hints.

It really is a simple recipe, but make sure to read through everything before you start. Some steps that will help you be successful are:

• Don’t forget to use scalded milk. I just throw it in the microwave for a minute, but just don’t forget it.
• Make the mashed potatoes first so that you have them ready. I love using instant potatoes. So simple to just add water. My mom always bags extra mashed potatoes in ziplocks with 1 cup just for roll making and places them in the freezer.
• Use warm water for the yeast, not hot. Add a Tablespoon of sugar to it to help it grow.  It should grow to at least two cups in size before adding to the dough.

If you can remember those things, the rest of the directions are a cinch. If you like rolls, try these Lion House dinner rolls!