Best Whole Wheat Crescent Rolls 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

Ingredients

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 CRESCENT ROLLS

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Categories Bread

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.