ONION CRESCENT ROLLS

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Soft, buttery Onion Crescent Rolls are a nice complement to the skillet supper. "They'll fill your home with that wonderful bread-baking aroma," Mary Maxeiner writes from Lakewood, Colorado. "They're easy to make, too. I even serve them for special occasions like Easter and Christmas."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Dissolve yeast in warm milk; add to creamed mixture. Add the onion, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until blended. Stir in enough 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 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place point side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends down to form, crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks. Melt remaining butter; brush over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.