Description
Indulge in the art of baking with this Homemade French Croissant Recipe. With its irresistible flaky layers and rich buttery flavor, these croissants are a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. The process may seem intricate, but the reward is well worth it—freshly baked pastries that fill your home with a captivating aroma. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with your favorite sweet or savory ingredients, these croissants will impress family and friends alike. Discover the joy of creating bakery-style croissants right in your kitchen!
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 cold unsalted butter
- For egg wash: 1 egg and 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve yeast in warm milk; let it sit until foamy. Mix this into the dry ingredients along with melted butter. Knead until smooth (3–5 minutes). Shape into a rectangle, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for an hour.
- Shape cold butter between parchment sheets into a square. Roll out dough into a larger square and enclose the butter completely.
- Roll into a long rectangle and fold like a letter to create layers. Chill after each of three turns.
- Roll dough thinly, cut triangles, and shape into croissants by rolling from the wide end to the tip.
- Allow croissants to rise until puffy (1.5 to 2 hours), then brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg