Description
Homemade croissants are a delightful way to bring the taste of a French bakery into your kitchen. With their flaky, buttery layers, these pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion that calls for a touch of indulgence. This step-by-step guide will help you master the art of croissant-making, impressing family and friends with your baking skills. Imagine enjoying warm, freshly baked croissants straight from your oven, with each bite melting in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 160 g whole milk (lukewarm)
- 120 g water
- 470 g all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 30 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 250 g unsalted butter (for laminating)
Instructions
- Combine lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. If using active dry yeast, let sit until frothy.
- Mix in flour and salt until a rough dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 3 minutes until smooth. Incorporate the room temperature butter and knead until fully combined.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Roll out the dough and incorporate cold butter for lamination before shaping into croissants.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 179mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 38mg