Indulge in Homemade Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade croissants with this simple recipe that transforms basic ingredients into flaky, buttery pastries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack, these croissants boast a golden-brown crust and airy interior.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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
- Begin by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Gradually add warm milk until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
- Flatten the cold butter between parchment sheets into a rectangle and chill until firm.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and place the chilled butter on one half; fold over to encase it.
- Roll out again and fold into thirds; repeat twice more to laminate the dough.
- Cut triangles from the rolled-out dough, then roll each triangle from base to tip to shape croissants.
- Proof the shaped croissants on lined trays until doubled in size (about 1 hour), then preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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