Description
Delightful and buttery pastries with flaky layers, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cup Warm Water
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast until evenly incorporated.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix in the milk and warm water until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes.
- First Rise: Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Prepare the Butter: Pound the butter between sheets of parchment paper into a flat rectangle and chill.
- Incorporate the Butter: Roll out the dough and place the cold butter in the center, folding the dough over it.
- Laminating the Dough: Roll the dough into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the Process: Roll out the dough again and repeat the folding process two more times.
- Shape the Croissants: Roll out the dough, cut it into triangles, and shape each triangle into a croissant.
- Final Rise: Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake: Brush the croissants with the beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow to cool slightly before indulging in your freshly baked croissants.
Notes
Use cold butter for flaky layers and allow sufficient resting time for the best results.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg