Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (46g) warm water, about 110°F
• 1/4-ounce package (7g) active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon sugar, divided
• 2 3/4 cups (372g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) kosher salt
• 2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter, cold, divided
• 1/2 cup (107g) whole milk, at room temperature, plus more for brushing
• 1 large egg, at room temperature, well beaten
• Neutral oil, for greasing the bowl
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)