Description
Delve into the delightful experience of baking croissant bread, a perfect blend of flaky croissants and hearty bread, ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold (for lamination)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and active dry yeast in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a larger mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt, then add in the yeast mixture and softened butter to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth, then let rise in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, place the cold butter in the center, fold the dough over, and roll out again, repeating the folding process several times.
- Cut the dough into triangles and roll them into croissant shapes, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to rise for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), brush the croissants with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Consider adding herbs, spices, or chocolate for unique flavor variations. Serve warm with butter or jam for an exquisite experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg