Croissant Recipe
Indulge in the art of French baking with this delightful croissant recipe. With its flaky layers and buttery flavor, homemade croissants are a treat worth the effort.
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Servings: 12 croissants
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter cold
- 1 1/4 cups milk warm
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Gradually add warm milk and mix until combined.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a ball and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the cold butter between parchment paper into a rectangle.
- Roll the dough into a larger rectangle and place the butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter and seal the edges.
- Roll out the dough again and fold it into thirds (like a letter).
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.
- Cut the dough into triangles, roll them up, and shape into croissants.
- Let the shaped croissants rise for 1 hour.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g