Crescent Rolls (Pilsbury Style)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp dry active yeast
  • 11 Tbsp margarine or softened butter (2/3 cup)
  • 3/4 cup warm water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the margarine and water and mix well. Let it rest for 30 minutes. (Dough will be slightly sticky.)
  2. Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll out each piece to a 12x8 rectangle over parchment paper. Using a bench scraper cut each rectangle into 4 then each piece in half diagonally to make 8 triangles.
  3. This recipe makes 2 tubes of Crescents. Use it in any recipe calling for bought crescents.

Notes

This Recipe equals 2 (8 oz) tubes of store-bought crescent rolls. To Bake Dough: Preheat oven to 375°F. Separate and roll up each triangle starting at the widest part and ending at the tip. Place crescents on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.**Baking times will vary depending on how you cut and fill crescents. Use your favorite Crescent Roll recipes as a baking guide. 

 

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