Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade French croissants with this easy-to-follow recipe. These flaky pastries, rich in buttery flavor and layered to perfection, are sure to elevate any breakfast or brunch gathering. With a bit of patience and the right technique, you will create warm, golden-brown croissants that rival any café’s offering. Perfect on their own or as a base for savory sandwiches or sweet spreads, these croissants are versatile and satisfying. Enjoy the rewarding process of crafting your own artisanal pastries right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (for layering)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl or stand mixer.
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk; let sit until foamy. Mix into dry ingredients with melted butter. Knead until smooth; chill for 1 hour.
- Shape cold butter into a flat square between parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into a square and envelop the butter block completely.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; fold into thirds to create layers. Chill and repeat twice more.
- Roll out the final dough and cut triangles; shape into crescents.
- Allow shaped croissants to rise for 1.5 to 2 hours at room temperature.
- Brush with egg wash; bake at 400°F for about 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg