mimi's buttery cheese crescent rolls

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Karla Harkins
Saginaw, TX

Another recipe I have used since the 70s. Very good and impressive presentation. Easy to do, just follow along.

(1 rating)
yield 24 rolls
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For mimi's buttery cheese crescent rolls

  • 1 c
    grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 stick
    butter, melted
  • 1 lg
    egg yolk
  • 1 Tbsp
    water

How To Make mimi's buttery cheese crescent rolls

  • 1
    Heat milk and 1/4 butter to 120. Combine 3 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, cheese and warm milk mixture. Mix at high speed for 3 minutes. Add enough of remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Knead until smooth.
  • 2
    Divide dough into 3 parts. Shape each part into a ball. Roll each ball into a 10-inch circle. Cut circle into 8 wedges. Brush with melted butter. Roll up beginning at large end. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush with egg yolk combined with water. Cover, let rise until doubled.
  • 3
    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake risen rolls for 15-20 minutes. Cool on wire racks until cool enough to serve. Enjoy!

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