Description
Indulge in the ultimate homemade French croissants with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings the bakery experience into your kitchen. These flaky, buttery pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. Crafted through a meticulous layering process, each bite reveals a light and airy texture that will impress anyone who tastes them. The aroma of freshly baked croissants filling your home is just one of the many joys this recipe offers. With a little patience and practice, you’ll master these classic pastries and elevate any occasion.
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 unsalted butter, cold, shaped into a flat square
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve yeast in warm milk; let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes). Mix milk mixture and melted butter with dry ingredients; knead until smooth (3-5 minutes). Shape into a rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll cold butter between parchment sheets into a 6-inch square. Roll dough into a 12-inch square; place butter diagonally in the center and fold corners over to enclose.
- Roll dough into an 8×20 inch rectangle; fold into thirds (first turn). Chill for 30 minutes. Repeat rolling and folding two more times.
- Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thick; cut triangles roughly 5 inches wide at the base. Starting from the wide end, roll towards the tip to shape croissants.
- Let the croissants rise at room temperature for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown; cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg