Description
Indulge in the buttery goodness of homemade croissants with this easy recipe that delivers flaky layers and a golden-brown crust, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Using simple ingredients and a straightforward folding technique, you can create bakery-quality pastries in under three hours. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with your favorite sweet treats like chocolate chips or almond paste, these croissants are sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for any occasion, they elevate your breakfast spread and make delightful gifts as well.
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 lukewarm whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (for layering)
- 1 large egg (beaten) for egg wash
- Optional fillings: chocolate chips or Nutella, almond paste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Stir in lukewarm milk and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth; let rise covered for 45 minutes.
- Roll cold butter into a square; chill.
- Roll out dough into a square, encase the butter, then roll and fold three times, chilling between folds.
- Shape into triangles and roll into croissants; let rise again for one hour.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg