cans pillsbury original refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
Per roll (approximately 100 calories), provides carbohydrates and moderate sodium; enriched with B vitamins typical of wheat products. Relatively low in fiber and protein due to refined flour composition.
About
Pillsbury Original Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls are a pre-prepared yeast dough product consisting of layered crescent-shaped portions sold in sealed refrigerated cans. Developed by The Pillsbury Company, this convenience product contains a standardized dough made from wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and various emulsifiers and dough conditioners, engineered for consistent rise and texture. The dough is pre-formed into eight individual crescent shapes, perforated for easy separation, and requires only baking to complete—no kneading or additional rising necessary. The laminated structure creates the characteristic flaky, multi-layered texture when baked.
The product yields soft, buttery rolls with a golden-brown exterior and tender crumb. Each can contains pre-portioned rolls designed to bake uniformly in a standard home oven, making them a staple in American convenience cooking since their introduction in the 1960s.
Culinary Uses
Pillsbury crescent rolls function as a versatile base for both savory and sweet applications in American home cooking. They are most commonly served as warm dinner rolls alongside meals, but are equally popular as a vehicle for fillings—wrapped around hot dogs (pigs in a blanket), filled with ham and cheese, or used as a wrapping for various appetizers and entrées. Home cooks also use them as a shortcut pastry for desserts, wrapping them around cinnamon sugar or chocolate, or flattening and cutting them into breadstick shapes. The pre-formed nature eliminates rising time, making them suitable for last-minute meal preparation and weeknight dinners.