Easy Italian Pinwheels Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls Recipes

COPYCAT PILLSBURY CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar in the warm water. Let sit until foamy - 10 minutes
• In a separate bowl, combine remaining sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Using the paddle attachment, once yeast is foamy, stir in beaten eggs followed by shortening and butter. Next, add flour mixture using the dough hook. Turn out onto floured surface and slowly add the last cup of flour, kneading to achieve a smooth, elastic consistency. Be careful not to add too much flour. Use as little as possible - you may not need to add all the flour.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top of the dough. Let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F) until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. ***TIP*** At this point if you want to use the dough for something other than crescents, such as other recipes using Pillsbury crescent dough, you can shape it as desired.
• To form crescents: When done rising, divide in half, rolling each half into a 12-inch circle 1/4 inch thick. Spread with the soft butter and cut each circle into 16 wedges. Roll up each wedge beginning at the largest end and place, point side down, on a greased baking sheet. Curve to form crescents. Cover and let rise until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until
• rich golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with butter.
• **You can do this recipe by hand, although I find a stand mixer to be much quicker.

ITALIAN PINWHEEL ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle the cheese, parsley, garlic and oregano to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 rolls. , Place rolls cut side up in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

EASY ITALIAN PINWHEELS- PILLSBURY CRESCENT DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F
• In small bowl, combine cheese, pepperoni, oregano and egg yolk; mix well.
• Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spread each rectangle with about 3 tablespoons pepperoni mixture.
• Starting at shortest side, roll up each rectangle; pinch edges to seal.
• Cut each roll into 6 slices.
• Place, cut side down, 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg white.
• Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

CRESCENT PINWHEELS (FROM PILLSBURY)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• Separate dough into 4 rectangles; place on lightly floured surface.
• Firmly press perforations to seal.
• Press or roll each to form 8x5-inch rectangle.
• Arrange 1/4 of prosciutto slices evenly over each rectangle.
• In small bowl, combine cheese, pepper and oil; mix well.
• Sprinkle mixture evenly over prosciutto on each rectangle.
• Sprinkle with basil.
• Starting at short side of each rectangle, roll up; seal long edges.
• With serrated knife, cut each roll into 5 slices.
• Place, cut side up, on sprayed cookie sheets.
• Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from cookie sheets. Serve warm.