Pregnancy Friendly Crescent Rolls
Soft, buttery, and golden from edge to edge, these homemade crescent rolls are the kind of bake that makes any meal feel like a special occasion. Made with whole milk, real butter, and a properly proofed yeast dough, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — no mystery additives or preservatives hiding in a store-bought package. That peace of mind matters a lot when you're being thoughtful about what goes into your body, and baking from scratch puts you fully in control. The dough comes together in a stand mixer, so the process is less hands-on than it looks, and the double rise builds a tender, pillowy crumb that's genuinely hard to beat. Rolling each wedge from the wide edge down to the point gives you that classic layered pull-apart texture, and a brush of egg wash before baking delivers that deep, glossy, bakery-worthy color. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top is optional but highly recommended — it's the little detail that takes these from good to unforgettable. Serve them warm straight from the oven and watch them disappear.
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16 servings
For the dough
- ¼ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar, for proofing
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to about 100°f (38°c)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
For shaping and finishing
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large eggIngredient note
Eggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir briefly and let stand until foamy and fragrant, about 5–10 minutes. If the mixture does not foam, the yeast is inactive — start over with fresh yeast.
- 2
Add the warmed milk, remaining 3 tbsp sugar, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until combined, about 1 minute.
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