Description
A simple guide to making flaky homemade croissants with basic steps and ingredients.
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 warm whole milk
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm milk and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Shape into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Roll out the cold butter into a rectangle. Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle and place the butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges. Roll out and fold the dough several times to create layers.
- Cut the dough into triangles, roll them up from the base to the tip to form croissants.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for about 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush croissants with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Keep butter and dough cold to make good layers. Use a light hand when folding; do not press out the layers. Chill between folds to keep butter firm.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg