Description
Indulge in the art of French baking with this delightful Croissant Recipe, where crispy exteriors give way to soft, buttery layers. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these homemade croissants will fill your kitchen with a warm aroma that invites family and friends to enjoy a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
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- 18 oz all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold water
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold whole milk
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¼ cups cold unsalted butter (for layers)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt (for egg wash)
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add cold water and milk; mix into a rough dough. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2. Roll softened butter into a rectangle and chill. Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle; place chilled butter in the center and fold over.
- 3. Roll out again and fold into thirds; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Repeat two more times.
- 4. Roll out one last time, cut triangles from the dough, and roll each into croissant shapes on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- 5. Let rise until doubled (about an hour). Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and brush croissants with egg wash before baking for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg