Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/4 cups milk, warmed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold This is key for flaky layers.
- 1 large egg, beaten For egg wash.
Method
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle and place cold butter in the center. Fold dough over butter, then roll out and fold again to create layers.
- Repeat rolling and folding process twice, refrigerating between each fold.
- Divide dough into triangles, roll up from the base to the tip to shape croissants.
Baking
- Place croissants on a baking sheet, let rise until doubled.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Notes
Homemade croissants are best served warm. You can enjoy them plain, with butter, jam, or honey. Also suitable as a base for sandwiches with cheese or ham. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for longer storage.
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