Crescent Dinner Rolls

Name: Crescent Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. liquid shortening; 2 eggs; 1 c. hot water; 4 c. unsifted flour; 2 tsp. salt

Vegetarian

Prep: 480 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Crescent dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and flaky bread rolls with a slightly sweet flavor, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Their versatile nature makes them ideal for serving with soups, salads, or main courses, bringing warmth and comfort to any table setting.

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Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast ⓘ
1/4 c. warm water ⓘ
1/2 c. sugar ⓘ
1/2 c. liquid shortening ⓘ
2 eggs ⓘ
1 c. hot water ⓘ
4 c. unsifted flour ⓘ
2 tsp. salt ⓘ

Instructions

Stir the dry yeast into warm water and let it set overnight, covered.
Divide the dough into thirds and roll out each portion as pie dough.
Cut each rolled-out portion into 8 equal parts using a pizza cutter.
Let the cut dough rise again for 6 to 8 hours.
Bake the rolls at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

498 kcal 25% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV

Total Fat 27.3g 35% DV

Carbs 53.7g 20% DV

Fiber 4.1g 15% DV

Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10608.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 769.8mg 16% DV

Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV

Calcium 112mg 9% DV

Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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