Description
Indulge in the art of baking with The Best Homemade Croissant Recipe. This delightful recipe transforms simple ingredients into flaky, buttery pastries that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion. With layers upon layers of dough and a rich flavor profile, these homemade croissants will impress everyone at your table. Follow our step-by-step guide to achieve that professional bakery-quality result right in your kitchen. Plus, we’ll share essential tips for perfecting your technique, ensuring that each bite is light, airy, and utterly delicious. Get ready to enjoy the satisfaction of crafting fresh, golden croissants from scratch!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 6 1/2 tbsp cold milk
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup + 1 tsp cold water
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, milk, room temperature butter, and salt. Mix on low speed.
- Gradually add cold water and knead until smooth. Shape into a rectangle and refrigerate overnight.
- Pound the cold butter between parchment paper into a rectangle and freeze for about 20 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and encase the frozen butter inside it; seal edges firmly.
- Roll out and fold the dough multiple times to create layers; chill between folds.
- Cut triangles from the rolled dough and shape them into croissants.
- Allow croissants to rise in a warm environment for about two-and-a-half hours.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg