For as long as I can remember, these rolls have been a part of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and not only a part, but my favorite part π That may seem silly when these two holidays are often filled with honey roasted ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and many other delicious items but these rolls have always held the highest place in my tummy π
No matter how stuffed I get, there is always room for seconds on rolls and that is after starting with at least two rolls on my plate π First sign of addiction? Possibly π
These rolls are so delicious warm out of the oven and smothered in butter and honey or jelly.
My amazing, sweet mother made a special pre-Christmas batch so that I could share the recipe with all of you. Enjoy!
Christmas Rolls
~32 rolls
2 t yeast
1 c whole milk
1/2 c sugar (+ 1/2 t for yeast)
1/2 t salt
1/2 c butter (1 stick)
2 eggs
4 c flour
Prepare Dough:
- Dissolve 2 t yeast, 1/2 t sugar in 2 T warm water.
- Cook milk in a saucepan on medium heat until bubbles form on edges. Remove from heat. Add sugar, salt and butter.
- In large bowl, beat 2 eggs. Once milk mixture has reached room temperature, add to the eggs. Add yeast and mix. Add 4 cups of flour and mix again.
- Chill in fridge for several hours (dough can be chilled overnight if wanting to make the night before).
Prepare Rolls:
If making whole recipe, split dough in half. Flatten dough to prepare for rolling.
Roll out the dough. Flip the dough over.
Roll dough out until about 1/4 inch thick (maybe even less, see picture). Start by melting a 1/2 stick (1/4 c) of butter. Melt more if needed. Brush melted butter on dough.
Slice dough into 16 sections. Dip end of knife in flour to help ease slicing through dough.
Start rolling each section of dough, starting from the larger end. Repeat steps for other half of dough.
Place rolls on a baking sheet and let rise until they double in size. Bake at 375 Fahrenheit on the middle rack until golden, about 10-15 minutes. Their tops can get dark fairly quickly so make sure to stay close.
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I remember you talking about these rolls. They look wonderful, so glad you posted your Mom’s lovely rolls. I love crescent rolls, these look amazing! Happy Holidays.
Thank you! I am glad I got to share them! Happy holidays!
Your post is making me want to make sugar cookies as well as rolls and coffee cake – ha! YUMMERS:)
Ha ha that all sounds good!! π I made sugar cookies as well!
EVIL:)
Oh those are so cute and I’m sure they’re delicious! They look like they’re totally made with love π I love Christmas traditions like this!
Ha ha they are definitely made with love! π thanks!
Can’t wait to try these they look yummy!
Thank you Jo Ann! I hope you enjoy! π
The rolls look great and how lucky you are to have gotten a special pre-Christmas batch π
ha ha I agree! My sister and I took care of them π Thank you!
Lucky you! You get to enjoy these for the blog, and again on Christmas! These look terrific – I gotta try these. Thanks so much!
I am feeling pretty lucky π I am still excited for the Christmas ones though! My mom also makes candy canes- a pastry with similar dough as these but with a sweet cranberry sauce swirled between layers. Enjoy!
You are so thoughtful to share this family recipe. I am so making them. We bought a small turkey and were planning on making all the “Thanksgiving fixings to go with”. I can’t wait to add your rolls to our menu. Thank you again! And give your mom a big hug from this blogger! Cheers! π
You are so welcome! And I most definitely will! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! π Have a wonderful Christmas!
these are my grandma’s rolls! And she lived in Denver π Am so happy right now–thanks for sharing π
ha ha so weird! I’m glad I reminded you of your grandma’s rolls! π
these look absolutely fantastic!
Thank you!! π
these look fantastic!
Thank you!! π
Yum, such pretty rolls!
Thank you Kim!
These rolls look so yummy!Thanks for stopping by π
Thank you!!
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday. Your mom does make the best rolls. Take Care, BAM
Thanks BAM! I hope you had a great holiday and have a happy new year!!
Yum, homemade crescent rolls! I’m sure these are a million times better than the ones that come out of the tube.
ha ha yes, they are quite a bit better π Thanks Katie!
You have to love recipes from family! π Very nice of you and her to share them with us.
Family recipes are the best π Thanks for stopping by!
Mum’s recipe can never go wrong and irreplaceable! cheers! I miss my mum’s curry chicken….danny
I love curry so that sounds delicious! Do you have the recipe? I know it is still not the same when mom is not making it though π
I remembered the recipe by heart and will probably make it soon over here. And share it in my post π
Perfect! π
Wow, they look delicious – and perhaps not just for Christmas (for those of us who haven’t created that tradition!)?
Yes, definitely! They can be enjoyed anytime π
The rolls look super yummy π
Thank you!