Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these classic butter croissants. This recipe guides you through creating flaky, tender pastries that are perfect for a luxurious breakfast or anytime treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm whole milk (110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Lamination:
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (cold, for laminating)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm milk and softened butter, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes, then chill for 1 hour.
- Lamination: Shape cold butter into a square. Roll out dough, enclose butter, fold, and chill. Repeat this process twice more.
- Shaping Croissants: Roll out dough, cut into triangles, and roll each into a croissant shape.
- Baking: Let croissants rise, brush with egg wash, and bake at 375°F for 18–22 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, use European-style butter for laminating.
- Croissants can be shaped and frozen before proofing; thaw overnight in the fridge and rise before baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
