Description
Indulging in homemade croissants is a delightful way to elevate your breakfast or snack time. These flaky, buttery pastries are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the senses as they fill your home with an irresistible aroma. With a golden-brown crust and light, airy layers, you can enjoy them plain or filled with chocolate or your favorite jam. This easy-to-follow recipe makes croissant baking accessible for everyone, whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these gourmet treats right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Slowly add warm milk while stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Flatten cold butter between parchment sheets into a rectangle and chill in the refrigerator.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle twice as long as wide, encase chilled butter in the dough and laminate by rolling and folding into thirds three times.
- Cut triangles from the dough and roll each triangle from base to tip to shape croissants.
- Place shaped croissants on lined trays to proof until doubled in size (about 1 hour). Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) while waiting.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg