Description

Delight in the flaky, buttery goodness of homemade croissants with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a thoughtful treat for friends and family, these croissants boast a crisp exterior and tender layers that melt in your mouth. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create bakery-style pastries right from your kitchen. Customize them with fillings like chocolate chips or almond paste to add a personal touch. In under three hours, you’ll have impressive croissants that are sure to wow anyone who tries them!

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 packet instant yeast (7g)
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup whole milk, lukewarm
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup unsalted butter, cold (for layering)
1 large egg (for brushing)
Optional: chocolate chips or Nutella
Optional: almond paste

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast and mix until combined.
Pour in lukewarm milk and melted butter; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for approximately 45 minutes until doubled in size.
Roll cold butter between parchment paper into a square; chill until firm.
Roll out the risen dough into a square and enclose the chilled butter completely.
Laminate the dough by rolling it out and folding it several times while chilling in between.
Shape the laminated dough into triangles for croissants and let them rise again for one hour.
Brush with an egg wash before baking at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Ensure your butter is cold during layering for optimal flakiness. Feel free to experiment with different fillings to suit your taste.