These easy yeast rolls for beginners are perfect for any occasion. With the beautiful crescent shape, simple ingredients, and easy preparation, you will have the most delicious, buttery, and flaky rolls!
Add warm milk, yeast, sugar, and a little flour to a medium-sized bowl. Stir it, cover it with a kitchen towel, and set it aside for 10 minutes.
Transfer the yeast mixture to a large bowl and add salt and oil. Then add flour gradually and start mixing the dough with a spatula and then with your hands. Work the dough until the ingredients get incorporated.
Transfer the dough onto the lightly floured surface and knead the dough for a minute. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky to the touch.
Divide the dough into six equal pieces. Shape each piece into more petite dough balls.
Take one piece and roll the dough into a 10–11-inch circle. Then, cut the circle into eight equal triangles with the pizza cutter or knife. Add a bit of butter and half a teaspoon of sour cream to each triangle.
Roll each triangle into the crescent roll and place it onto the oversized parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining triangles.
You will end up with two batches of rolls – each baking sheet will have 24 crescent rolls. Let the rolls sit for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
Beat the egg and brush the rolls. Then sprinkle the sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden on top. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
I baked the first batch of rolls for 22 minutes, and the second batch I baked for 20 minutes.