Description
A step-by-step guide to making delicious homemade French croissants that are flaky and buttery.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cold
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk, warm
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle.
- Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle and place the butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter and seal the edges.
- Roll out the dough and fold it into thirds, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.
- Roll out the dough one last time and cut into triangles.
- Roll each triangle from the base to the tip and place on a baking sheet.
- Let the croissants rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and brush the croissants with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold for the best flakiness.
- Use a ruler to measure the dough for even croissants.
- Store baked croissants in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade French Croissant Recipe, flaky croissants, baking croissants