Croissant Recipe
Indulge in the rich, flaky layers of homemade croissants that are perfect for breakfast or a delightful afternoon treat.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 12 g salt
- 40 g sugar
- 10 g instant yeast
- 300 ml cold water
- 250 g unsalted butter for laminating
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add cold water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Roll out the butter between two sheets of parchment into a rectangle.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and place the butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges.
- Roll out the dough again and fold it into thirds.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process three times, chilling between folds.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle, cut into triangles, and shape into croissants.
- Let the shaped croissants rise for about 2 hours.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g