Description

Bake fluffy, buttery croissants right in your kitchen with this easy croissant recipe. These delightful pastries boast a flaky texture and rich flavor, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an elegant treat any time of day. With straightforward steps and common ingredients, you can impress friends and family with bakery-quality results from the comfort of your home. The irresistible aroma of freshly baked croissants will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to indulge in these warm, golden delights.

Ingredients

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625 g all-purpose flour
10.5 g active dry yeast
312.5 ml warm milk
37.5 g granulated sugar
12.5 g salt
312.5 g unsalted butter (cold)
5 eggs (beaten for egg wash)

Instructions

Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk with yeast and letting it sit until frothy.
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; add the yeast mixture to form dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth (8-10 minutes).
Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for at least an hour.
Pound cold butter into a flat rectangle; keep it chilled.
Roll out the dough, encase the butter, and laminate through folding and rolling three times.
Shape the croissants by cutting triangles from the rolled dough and rolling from base to tip.
Proof on a baking sheet lined with parchment for about an hour until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 180 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Ensure butter remains cold during lamination for optimal flakiness. Experiment with fillings like chocolate or almond paste for added flavor variety.