Description
Experience the magic of homemade croissants with a flaky exterior and a tender, airy inside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cold
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for about five minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl and mix with a whisk, then knead until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for one hour.
- Prepare the butter by pounding it into a rectangle between parchment paper.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and place the cold butter on one half, folding the other half over it.
- Roll and fold the dough like a letter, refrigerating for 30 minutes. Repeat this process two more times.
- Roll out again and cut the dough into triangles. Roll each triangle from the base to tip to shape croissants.
- Let the shaped croissants rise for one hour while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Add herbs or chocolate for creative variations. Perfect for breakfasts and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg