Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold) Must be cold for flaky layers.
- 1 egg for egg wash
Method
Preparation and Dough Formation
- In a large bowl, mix flour, milk, sugar, salt, and yeast until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, and place cold butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter and roll it out again.
- Fold the dough into thirds and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.
- Once completed, roll the dough out one final time and cut into triangles.
- Roll the triangles from the wide end to the point and shape them into crescents.
- Place on a baking sheet and let rise until doubled in size.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Notes
Croissant bread is best served fresh. Enjoy them plain, with butter, or with your favorite jam. For a more indulgent treat, try adding chocolate or almond paste inside before rolling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for longer storage.
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