Description
Indulge in the art of baking with this Homemade French Croissant Recipe, a perfect way to create flaky, buttery pastries right in your own kitchen. These croissants are not only delightful for breakfast or brunch but also an impressive treat for any occasion. With their unique layers that yield a satisfying crunch and soft interior, every bite is irresistible. Whether you serve them plain or with a variety of spreads, these croissants are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 unsalted butter, cold (shaped into a flat square)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl or stand mixer.
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until foamy (5 to 10 minutes). Add to dry ingredients along with melted butter; knead until smooth (3–5 minutes). Shape into a rectangle, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Flatten cold butter between parchment paper into a 6-inch square.
- Roll dough into a 12-inch square; place butter block diagonally in the center. Fold corners over butter to enclose it fully.
- Roll dough into a long rectangle (8×20 inches) and fold into thirds (first turn). Chill for 30 minutes.
- Repeat rolling and folding process two more times for a total of three turns.
- After final rest, roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut triangles (5 inches wide at the base).
- Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle towards the tip to shape croissants.
- Let croissants rise for about 1.5 to 2 hours at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix egg with milk; brush over croissants for shine.
- Bake for about 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg