Description
Delight your taste buds with this Crispy Croissant Layers Recipe, an easy guide to making homemade flaky pastries that are sure to impress at any gathering. With buttery layers and a satisfying crunch, these croissants are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful treat any time of day. This beginner-friendly recipe simplifies the croissant-making process without sacrificing flavor or texture. Serve them plain, with jam, or use them as a base for sandwiches for versatile options. Plus, they can be made ahead of time for ultimate convenience—just bake fresh when needed!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1 1/3 cups cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast on opposite sides.
- Stir in warm milk until a rough dough forms (about 5 minutes).
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap for about 1 hour.
- Prepare a butter block by rolling cold butter into a square.
- Roll risen dough into a square and encase the butter block.
- Roll out into a rectangle and fold like a letter; chill for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times with chilling.
- Cut into triangles and roll each triangle into a croissant shape.
- Proof croissants for about 1 hour until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and brush croissants with beaten egg before baking.
- Bake for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg