purple ribbon winning crescent rolls

Name: Purple Ribbon - Winning Cresent Rolls
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) bread flour; 2 1/2 cup(s) warm whole milk (120-130 degrees F); 1/4 cup(s) plus 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) rapid rise yeast granules (packet or jar); 1/2 cup(s) canned milk; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil; 2 large room temperature eggs, beaten; 3 - 5 cup(s) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out; melted butter, for brushing

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Kathy Carlson

Roseville CA to San Diego, CA

Updated on Aug 16, 2024

I once entered these in a Pillsbury baking contest. When I went back (I missed the actual judging), I was hoping for a Blue Ribbon. I saw the one that won blue, and it was not mine. I was so disappointed! Then my son said, "Mom, yours are here with a purple ribbon." Perplexed, I read "Best of Class." I had won best over all of the bread types. They have been on every special event table since.

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A platter of Purple Ribbon Winning Crescent Rolls.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These fluffy and buttery crescent rolls will go with any meal. They have the texture of a dinner roll, but they're shaped like a crescent roll. Outside is slightly crisp and inside they're light and fluffy. This recipe makes a lot of rolls, so it would be good when planning a holiday dinner menu or when you have to serve a crowd.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 3 Hr

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cups bread flour
2 1/2 cups warm whole milk (120-130 degrees F)
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
2 tablespoons rapid rise yeast granules (packet or jar)
1/2 cup canned milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large room temperature eggs, beaten
3 - 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out
melted butter, for brushing

How To Make purple ribbon winning crescent rolls

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine the bread flour, warmed whole milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and yeast until well combined.

Step 2

Add the canned milk, oil, 3 Tbsp sugar, and beaten eggs. Mix until combined.
Step 3

Switch to a dough hook. 1 cup at a time, beat in the all-purpose flour.
Step 4

Once the dough forms, continue kneading with the dough hook for 4 -5 minutes. You will want a fairly sticky dough, but not too sticky to handle.
Step 5

Place in a well-oiled bowl.
Step 6

Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Step 7

Punch down the dough.
Step 8

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and quarter the dough.
Step 9

Take 1 quarter of the dough. Roll it out into an 8 - 10 inch circle.
Step 10

Cut the dough into 8 equal triangles.
Step 11

Starting with the wide end of the dough, roll it to form crescent shape.
Step 12

Place each crescent on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Give the rolls space to rise. Repeat with each quarter of the dough. You will make 32 crescents.
Step 13

Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Step 14

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 13 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 15

Brush with melted butter immediately after taking them out of the oven.
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