Best 5 Golden Crescents Recipes
Golden crescents, with their distinctive crescent shape and delectable combination of flaky pastry and sweet, creamy filling, have captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you prefer them as a delightful breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to a meal, these golden delights offer a symphony of flavors and textures that are sure to tantalize your palate. With countless variations and fillings to choose from, the world of golden crescents is a culinary adventure waiting to be explored. Dive into this article to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect golden crescent, learn about the diverse fillings that can transform them into unique culinary creations, and embark on a journey to find the recipe that will make your taste buds sing.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GOLDEN CRESCENT ROLLS
In Indianapolis, Indiana, Bertha Johnson's tender yeast rolls have been a Sunday dinner staple for many years.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, shortening, egg, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. circle. Melt remaining butter; brush over the dough. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and curve to form crescents. Place pointed side down 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Brush with additional melted butter if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GOLDEN CRESCENT ROLLS
This is a great recipe for sweet, fluffy crescent rolls (kind of like a croissant but more dense).
Provided by Mike A.
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 3h10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. Knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
- Punch down dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread with butter. Cut into 10 to 15 wedge. Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. Brush tops with butter when they come out of the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 173.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
GOLDEN CRESCENTS
My family loves these rolls so much they request them for every Sunday dinner. Pulling their share of these slightly sweet, tender rolls from out of the basket, my grandchildren look at me and say, "Grandma, you are the world's best cook." -Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, eggs, softened butter, shortening, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. , Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Brush each with 1 tablespoon melted butter, and cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place point side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° until golden, 8-10 minutes. Brush with additional melted butter if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GOLDEN CRESCENT ROLLS
"This is a great recipe for sweet, fluffy crescent rolls (kind of like a croissant but more dense)."
Provided by Mike A.
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. Knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
- Punch down dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread with butter. Cut into 10 to 15 wedge. Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. Brush tops with butter when they come out of the oven.
GOLDEN CRESCENTS
From Taste of Home. Another one of the very first recipes I tried when learning to make my own bread. These are so tender and delicious, it's impossible to eat just one.
Provided by Sweet Diva MJ
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, 1/4 cup butter,shortening, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
- Punch the dough down; divide in half.
- Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle.
- Melt remaining butter;brush over dough.
- Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
- Roll up wedges from the wide end and curve to form crescents.
- Place with point down 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
- Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
- Brush with butter if desired.
- Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 124, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2.9
Tips:
- For a perfect crescent shape, roll the dough thinly and evenly. - Use a sharp knife or pastry wheel to cut the dough into triangles. - Roll the crescents up tightly, starting from the wide end and working towards the point. - Bake the crescents until they are golden brown and puffed. - Dust the crescents with powdered sugar or drizzle them with glaze before serving.Conclusion:
Golden crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their flaky crust and sweet, creamy filling, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you make them with a traditional filling like chocolate or cream cheese, or you get creative and try something new, golden crescents are a versatile pastry that can be enjoyed in many ways. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give golden crescents a try. You won't be disappointed.
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