Description
Indulge in the art of French baking with this Freshly Baked French Croissants from Paris Recipe. These homemade croissants boast golden, flaky layers and a rich buttery flavor that elevates breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. The process may take some time, but the satisfaction of crafting your own delicate pastries is unmatched. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with delightful ingredients like chocolate or almond paste, these croissants are sure to impress friends and family alike. Unleash your inner baker and fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked croissants!
Ingredients
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- 18 oz all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 Tbsp + ½ tsp instant yeast
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold water
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold whole milk
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¼ cups cold unsalted butter (for laminating)
- For Egg Wash: 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add cold water, milk, and softened butter; mix until dough forms.
- Cover and let rise in a warm area for about 1½ to 2 hours until nearly doubled.
- Shape dough into a square and chill for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the butter block by flattening cold butter into a square; chill until firm.
- Encapsulate the butter in the dough and roll out into a rectangle. Fold and chill several times to create layers.
- Cut triangles from rolled dough; shape into croissants by rolling from base to tip.
- Proof at room temperature until puffed before baking in a preheated oven.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg