Golden Flaky French Croissants Made Easy in No Time
Experience the joy of baking with these Golden Flaky French Croissants Made Easy in No Time. Perfectly flaky and irresistibly buttery, these croissants will impress your family and friends at brunch or any occasion. With a simple, straightforward recipe, you can create bakery-quality pastries right in your kitchen. Customize them with sweet fillings like chocolate chips or savory options like chicken and cheese to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 4 cups All-Purpose White Flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Chicken and Cheese
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture in a stand mixer until combined, then knead for about 5 minutes.
- Shape dough into a ball, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled (about 90 minutes).
- Prepare a butter block by flattening unsalted butter between parchment paper.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle, encase the butter block, then roll and fold to create layers; refrigerate between folds.
- Cut triangles from final dough layer, add desired fillings, and roll up tightly.
- Allow croissants to rise again until puffed (about an hour), then bake at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 22 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg