Description
Elevate your breakfast or brunch with our Homemade Croissants Step-by-Step recipe. These flaky, buttery pastries are a delightful treat that will impress your family and friends. With simple, easy-to-follow instructions, you can master the art of croissant making right in your own kitchen. Customize your croissants with delectable fillings like chocolate or almond paste, or enjoy them plain with a touch of jam. Not only are these pastries perfect for special occasions, but they also freeze well for quick breakfasts on busy mornings. Get ready to indulge in the irresistible charm of homemade croissants!
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 lamination)
- 1 large egg (for finishing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and sugar. If using active dry yeast, let it froth for 5-10 minutes; if using instant yeast, skip this step.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 3 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate the 30g butter into the dough by kneading until fully blended.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Follow additional lamination steps to create flaky layers before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg