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Flaky Homemade Croissants

Flaky Homemade Croissants

Experience the delight of flaky homemade croissants, perfectly buttery pastries that impress every time.
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Prep Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 13 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Dissolve the yeast in the water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix 3 ½ cups of flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the milk and beaten egg to the flour mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  5. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the cold dough into a larger rectangle.
  7. Place the cubes of butter on one half of the dough and fold the other half over.
  8. Roll the dough out again and fold into thirds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  9. Repeat the rolling and folding process 2 more times.
  10. Roll the final dough into a large rectangle and cut into triangles.
  11. Roll each triangle starting from the base and place on a baking sheet.
  12. Let the croissants rise for 1 hour.
  13. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  14. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 31g

Notes

Store croissants in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes for best results.

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