Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making your own homemade croissants with this easy-to-follow recipe. With a golden, flaky exterior and a soft, buttery interior, these croissants will transport you to a Parisian bakery right from your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as an elegant treat for special occasions, they can be enjoyed plain or with a variety of fillings. This croissant recipe is not only satisfying to make but also yields impressive results that will wow your family and friends. Follow these simple steps, and enjoy the rewarding process of crafting these classic pastries at home!

Ingredients

Scale

18 oz all-purpose flour (just over 4 cups)
¼ cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
2½ tsp fine sea salt
1 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp instant yeast
½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold water
½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold milk
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1¼ cups cold unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 egg yolk

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add cold water and milk; stir until a rough dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the butter layer by flattening cold unsalted butter between parchment paper; refrigerate until firm.
Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle. Place the butter square in the center and fold the dough over to encase it completely.
Roll out and fold the dough into thirds like a letter three times, chilling between folds.
Roll out the laminated dough into a rectangle; cut triangles and roll them up from base to tip.
Let shaped croissants rise on a lined baking sheet for about an hour until doubled in size.
Brush with an egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are cold before starting to maintain proper layering. Experiment with fillings like fruit jams or chocolate for added flavor. For best results, allow adequate resting time between each folding step.