Crescent Rolls from the Lowell Inn in Stillwater

Lowell Inn Crescent Rolls

These rolls were served with dinner at the Lowell Inn in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Servings: 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. yeast
  • sugar
  • 1 c. warm water
  • ¼ c. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 c. warm milk
  • 7-8 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ c. butter, melted

Instructions

  • Sprinkle yeast with sugar and soften with 1 cup warm water. Set aside.
  • Dissolve ¼ cup granulated sugar and salt in warm milk, and add 2 to 3 cups flour. Mix in the eggs and butter, then the yeast mixture. Add remaining flour until stiff but soft.
  • Let rise until double in size. Punch down and let rise again. Turn out on floured board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Roll and shape. Place on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.