Deliciously Flaky Homemade Croissants
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Ingredients
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500 grams All-purpose flour
(Use high-protein flour for better gluten development)
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300 grams Butter
(Use unsalted butter, cold and in cubes)
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250 ml Milk
(Warm the milk slightly before use)
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40 grams Sugar
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
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10 grams Salt
(Essential for flavor)
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10 grams Yeast
(Use active dry yeast, proof before using)
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1 large Egg
(For egg wash, gives a golden color)
(Use high-protein flour for better gluten development)
(Use unsalted butter, cold and in cubes)
(Warm the milk slightly before use)
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
(Essential for flavor)
(Use active dry yeast, proof before using)
(For egg wash, gives a golden color)
Nutrition
- Servings: 12
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Calcium: 30 mg
- Iron: 1.5 mg
Instructions
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1 - Make the Dough:
Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and warm milk until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.
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2 - Chill the Dough:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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3 - Prepare Butter Block:
Flatten the cold butter into a square about 1 cm thick and chill it.
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4 - Laminate the Dough:
Roll out the dough into a rectangle, place the butter block in the center, fold, and roll out again.
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5 - Fold and Chill:
Make three folds and chill for 30 minutes after each fold.
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6 - Shape Croissants:
Roll out the dough and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle tightly into a crescent shape.
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7 - Proof the Croissants:
Let the shaped croissants rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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8 - Bake:
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Brush croissants with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and warm milk until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Flatten the cold butter into a square about 1 cm thick and chill it.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle, place the butter block in the center, fold, and roll out again.
Make three folds and chill for 30 minutes after each fold.
Roll out the dough and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle tightly into a crescent shape.
Let the shaped croissants rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Brush croissants with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
More About: Deliciously Flaky Homemade Croissants
Croissants are a classic French pastry known for their flaky, buttery layers. The secret to a perfect croissant lies in the lamination process, which creates the light, airy texture. Originating from Austria and perfected in France, croissants have become a staple breakfast item worldwide. Making your own croissants can be a rewarding experience that yields delicious results. To ensure the best texture, use high-protein flour and keep your butter cold during the lamination process. While it might require some time and patience, the aroma of freshly baked croissants will fill your kitchen and make the effort worthwhile. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with chocolate, almond paste, or jam, homemade croissants offer a delightful start to any day.
