Description
Homemade French Croissants are a delightful culinary experience that brings the charm of a Parisian bakery right into your kitchen. With their golden, flaky layers and rich buttery flavor, these pastries are perfect for brunch or a cozy morning treat. Follow this simple recipe to create your own delicious croissants, impressing friends and family with each melt-in-your-mouth bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm milk and knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour.
- Roll Out Butter: Place cold butter between parchment paper and pound it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate while dough rises.
- Laminate Dough: Once risen, roll dough into a large rectangle; place butter in the center and fold the dough over it like an envelope. Seal edges tightly.
- Fold and Roll: Roll out the dough into a long rectangle (1/4 inch thick) and fold into thirds. Repeat this rolling and folding process two more times.
- Shape Croissants: Roll out the dough one last time into a rectangle. Cut triangles and roll from base to tip to form crescent shapes. Place on lined baking sheets.
- Proof and Bake: Cover croissants with plastic wrap; allow to proof until doubled in size (about an hour). Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush with egg wash, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg