Best 5 Whole Wheat Crescent Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade whole wheat crescent rolls, where buttery layers meet a symphony of flavors. Whether for a festive occasion or a cozy family breakfast, these crescent rolls are sure to tantalize your taste buds with their wholesome goodness. Embark on a culinary journey guided by our expertly curated recipe that combines the goodness of whole wheat with the irresistible allure of a crescent-shaped pastry.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WHOLE WHEAT CRESCENT ROLLS



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This year, treat everyone to the sweet flavor and soft texture of homemade crescents. Store-bought rolls just can't compare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mashed potato flakes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, softened butter, eggs, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, potato flakes, brown sugar and salt. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 hour. Punch dough down., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into 8 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide ends and place point side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WHOLE WHEAT ROLLS



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These rolls rise high and are a light, fluffy and slightly sweet accompaniment to any meal.-Jennifer Martin, East Sebago, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
2 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Canola oil, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, sugar, yeast and salt; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130° add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface and 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 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into 12 balls. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven 400°. If desired, brush tops of rolls with oil. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 5g fat, Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.

WHOLE WHEAT CRESCENT ROLLS



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Vegetarian Cooking for Dummies. Use egg replacer for the eggs. For three times I had to resubmit this because it wouldn't let me send "egg replacer". Go figure.

Provided by Vegan Freak

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 40m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup warm soymilk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast completely in the water.
  • Add milk, sugar, honey, salt, egg replacer, oil and whole wheat flour. Stir until dough is smooth. Add all-purpose flour until dough forms a ball. If too sticky, add a little flour.
  • Knead dough on floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  • Oil a large bowl and place dough in bowl, and turn it over once so that you coat the top of dough with oil. Cover with a towel or waxed paper and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down and divide into 2 pieces.
  • Place dough balls one at a time on a floured aurface and roll each piece of dough into a circle about a foot in diameter. Lightly brush each circle with oil. With a sharp knife cup the circle in half, then quarters, until you have 16 wedges of dough.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough, beginning at wide end, into a crescent shape, ending by pressing the tip onto the toll. Set each on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bend ends slightly for shape.
  • Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes before baking. Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overcook. (Wow, that was a lot of typing!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 80, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.2

WHOLE WHEAT CRESCENT ROLLS



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Just as delicious as the traditional ones made with white flour but much healthier. My family requests these at least once a week. Cook times are estimated, I have never timed myself

Provided by Talarlo

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 42m

Yield 24 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup hot water
2 tablespoons yeast
1/2 cup dry potato flakes
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup dry instant milk
5 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup softened butter or 1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Dissolve honey in 1/2 cup hot water.
  • Stir in yeast and let stand about 15 minutes.
  • Mix together in a separate bowl potato flakes, warm water, shortening, and dry milk.
  • Mix in 2 cups of the flour and beat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add yeast mixture and beat for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the remaining flour and knead til smooth and elastic.
  • Divide dough in half. roll each half on a lightly floured surface into about a 12 inch circle. Spread 1/4 cup butter onto each circle and then divide each circle into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge, starting with the wide edge and rolling to the point. Place point down on greased baking sheet. Let sit for 20 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 4.9

WHOLE WHEAT CRESCENT ROLLS



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Categories     Bread

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 teaspoons dry yeast
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 cups oil
4 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
3 eggs
9 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs beaten
1 teaspoon water
6 tablespoons sesame seed toasted

Steps:

  • Disolve yeast in warm water, add 1 1/2 teaspoon honey. In large bowl mix 4 1/2 tablespoons honey, salt, and boiling water. Cool to lukewarm, add 3 beaten eggs, and yeast mixture. Gradually add flour. Mix well, do not knead. Chill until firm. Divide into 5 parts, roll each into a circle. Cut each circle into wedges. Brush with egg and water. Sprinkle seed over surface. Let rise 1 1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake 25 minutes. Makes great cinnamon rolls.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best results, make sure to use high-quality ingredients, including unbleached all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm milk, sugar, salt, and unsalted butter.
  • When mixing the dough, be careful not to overwork it, as this will result in tough crescent rolls.
  • After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough out into a triangle, then fill it with your desired filling and roll it up from the wide end to the point.
  • Place the crescent rolls on a greased baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the crescent rolls in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Serve the crescent rolls warm, with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Whole wheat crescent rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make addition to any meal. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious and versatile rolls at home.

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