Croissants
Transform your kitchen into a French bakery with this delightful Croissants Recipe. These flaky, buttery pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. With their impressive layers and rich flavor, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. This easy-to-follow recipe breaks down the process into manageable steps, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with chocolate or jam, these homemade croissants promise a delectable treat that will elevate your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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 cold unsalted butter
- 5 eggs (beaten) for egg wash
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt; add the yeast mixture to form dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth.
- Chill the kneaded dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the butter layer by flattening cold butter into a rectangle and chilling again if necessary.
- Roll out the dough and encase the butter, then laminate by rolling and folding multiple times.
- Shape into triangles and roll to form croissants.
- Proof until doubled in size before baking at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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