Gluten Free Crescent Rolls

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a stand mixer combine flour, xanthan gum, yeast, sugar, butter #1 and salt.
2. Warm milk to about 100 degrees, 30-45 secs in microwave.
3. Gradually add to flour mixture.
4. Add eggs one at a time and beat until a smooth dough forms.
5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill at least 30 min in freezer.
6. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
7. Roll dough to about 10x13 rectangle.
8. Cut butter #2 into small chunks and sprinkle evenly across dough.
9. Fold the dough into thirds, horizontally, creating one smaller rectangle.
10. Return to freezer for 15-20 min.
11. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
12. Roll dough to about 10x13 rectangle.
13. Fold the dough into thirds, horizontally, creating one smaller rectangle.
14. Return to freezer for 15-20 min.
15. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
16. Roll dough to about 10x13 rectangle.
17. Fold the dough into thirds, horizontally, creating one smaller rectangle.
18. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
19. Roll dough to a slightly smaller rectangle than previously, about 9x11.
20. Cut into equal rectangles, keeping serving size in mind.
21. Roll into desired shape and place on a prepared baking sheet.
22. Let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
23. Combine egg white and mix with water.
24. Brush rolls with egg mixture.
25. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a stand mixer combine flour, xanthan gum, yeast, sugar, butter #1 and salt.
2. Warm milk to about 100 degrees, 30-45 secs in microwave.
3. Gradually add to flour mixture.
4. Add eggs one at a time and beat until a smooth dough forms.
5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill at least 30 min in freezer.
6. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
7. Roll dough to about 10x13 rectangle.
8. Cut butter #2 into small chunks and sprinkle evenly across dough.
9. Fold the dough into thirds, horizontally, creating one smaller rectangle.
10. Return to freezer for 15-20 min.
11. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
12. Roll dough to about 10x13 rectangle.
13. Fold the dough into thirds, horizontally, creating one smaller rectangle.
14. Return to freezer for 15-20 min.
15. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
16. Roll dough to about 10x13 rectangle.
17. Fold the dough into thirds, horizontally, creating one smaller rectangle.
18. Unwrap dough and place between two large pieces of wax paper.
19. Roll dough to a slightly smaller rectangle than previously, about 9x11.
20. Cut into equal rectangles, keeping serving size in mind.
21. Roll into desired shape and place on a prepared baking sheet.
22. Flash freeze 1-2 hours.
23. Place in indicated number of gallon freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: In fridge
2. Follow instructions in recipes using dough.
3. If baking rolls, place rolls on a baking sheet and let sit a room temperature for 1 hour.
4. Combine egg white together with water.
5. Brush rolls with egg mixture.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until golden brown.