
Buttery, pillowy, and golden from edge to edge, these homemade crescent rolls are the kind of bake that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Every element here — the enriched dough, the egg wash, the optional flaky sea salt finish — comes together with straightforward pantry staples, and there's not a trace of red meat or hidden animal-derived surprises to worry about. The dough gets its tender, feathery texture from unsalted butter worked in gradually and a slow rise that lets the yeast do its thing properly. Rolling each wedge from the wide edge down to the point and curving the ends inward is genuinely satisfying, and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. A second proof before baking ensures that signature puffed, airy interior, while the egg wash gives the outside that deep, glossy brown that's almost too pretty to eat. Serve them straight from the rack while still warm, and watch them disappear before you've even set the table.
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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.
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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