Description
Experience the flaky perfection of homemade croissants that are crisp on the outside and buttery on the inside, creating a memorable breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it rest.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the milk and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, then cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, place the cold butter in the center, and fold the dough over the butter.
- Roll out the dough again and fold it into thirds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick, cut into triangles, and roll them from base to tip.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet, let them rise for another 30 minutes, and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the croissants with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Experiment with fillings like jams or cheeses, or infuse the dough or butter with herbs and spices for creative variations.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg