Cloud-Soft Crescent Rolls with Dulce de Leche | Easy Yeast Rolls Recipe
🥐 If you’re looking for a comforting homemade bake that fills your kitchen with warmth and a rich caramel aroma, these Heavenly Crescent Rolls with Dulce de Leche are exactly what you need. Soft as clouds, lightly sweet, and filled with luscious caramelized milk, these rolls are perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a cozy dessert.
This recipe uses a simple yeast dough that’s beginner-friendly yet delivers bakery-quality results. With a delicate vanilla flavor, a tender crumb, and a golden crust, these crescent rolls are guaranteed to become a staple in your baking routine.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough:
➤ 1 ¼ cups (10 fl oz / 300 ml) warm milk — about 110°F (40°C)
➤ 1 tsp active dry yeast
➤ ¾ cup (5.3 oz / 150 g) sugar
➤ 2.5 oz (70 g) butter, melted
➤ 2 eggs
➤ 1 pinch salt
➤ 5 cups (21.2 oz / 600 g) all-purpose flour
➤ 2 tsp vanillin powder (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
For the Filling:
➤ 6.3 oz (180 g) Dulce de Leche (boiled condensed milk)
For Brushing:
➤ 1 egg, beaten
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
➤ In a large bowl, pour in the warm milk. (about 110°F / 40°C).
➤ Add the yeast and ¾ cup of sugar.
➤ Stir lightly to dissolve.
➤ Let it sit in a warm place for about 10 minutes until a foamy “cap” forms on top.
💡Pro Tips:
➤ The milk must be warm, not hot. If it’s too hot, it can kill the yeast.
➤ If your kitchen is cool, place the bowl in a slightly warmed (but turned off) oven.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
➤ Add melted butter (not hot!), eggs, pinch of salt
➤ Whisk thoroughly until the eggs are fully incorporated.
👉 The salt is essential here—it doesn't just add flavor; it controls the yeast fermentation and strengthens the dough structure.
3. Incorporate the Flour
➤ Sift in the flour with the vanillin powder in two stages.
Stage 1: Mix the first half with a whisk or spatula until a thick batter forms.
Stage 2: Add the remaining flour. Switch to your hands once the dough becomes too heavy to stir.
💡 Kitchen Hack:
If the dough feels sticky, grease your hands with vegetable oil instead of adding more flour. Extra flour can make the finished rolls dense and dry, whereas oil keeps them light and airy.
4. Knead and Rise
➤ Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size.
➤ Once doubled, gently punch the dough down to release air bubbles and let it rise a second time. This "double proofing" creates a much finer, more delicate crumb.
6. Shape and Fill
1️⃣Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces and roll them into balls.
2️⃣ Flatten a ball into an oval disk using your hands.
3️⃣Place a teaspoon of Dulce de Leche (boiled/caramelized condensed milk) on one end.
4️⃣ ❗Crucial Step: Pinch the dough tightly over the filling to create a seal. This prevents the caramel from leaking out during baking.
5️⃣ Cut small parallel slits on the other half of the dough.
6️⃣ Roll it up to create the classic crescent pattern.
6. Final Proof and Bake
➤ Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let them rest for 15–20 minutes.
➤ While they rest, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
➤ Brush each roll with the beaten egg for a glossy, golden finish.
➤ Bake for 25 minutes or until beautifully bronzed.
These Heavenly Crescent Rolls with Dulce de Leche are the definition of comfort baking—simple, satisfying, and incredibly delicious. Whether you’re baking for family, guests, or just yourself, this recipe delivers soft, golden perfection every time.
Once you try them, don’t be surprised if they become one of your most requested treats!
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