Description
Indulge in the art of French pastry with this Classic Butter Croissants Recipe. Known for their flaky, buttery layers and crisp golden crust, these homemade croissants are perfect for any occasion—from a delightful breakfast to an elegant brunch. The unique lamination process creates light, airy pastries that will impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can master this traditional recipe at home. Customize your croissants by adding your favorite fillings like fruit jams or cheese for a personal touch. Get ready to savor the delightful aroma of freshly baked croissants that bring a taste of France right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 10g salt
- 50g caster sugar
- 10g instant yeast
- 250ml cool water
- 250g chilled unsalted butter
- 1 medium egg (beaten for glazing)
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a stand mixer bowl.
- Mix in cool water on low speed until combined; increase speed to medium and knead for 6 minutes until elastic.
- Shape into a ball, refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle; flatten butter into a rectangle and place it on the dough.
- Fold dough over butter, seal edges, refrigerate for another hour.
- Roll out again and fold into thirds; repeat chilling after each fold (total of three times).
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Shape croissants by cutting triangles from rolled-out dough and rolling from base to tip.
- Proof at room temperature until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven and bake until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 29mg