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Croissant Recipe

Indulge in the delightful world of homemade croissants, featuring flaky layers and buttery goodness.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: croissants, baking, French cuisine, pastries
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups cold unsalted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg for egg wash

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  • Gradually add the cold milk until the mixture forms a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the cold butter between two sheets of parchment into a rectangle.
  • Roll the chilled dough into a larger rectangle, then place the butter in the center.
  • Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges.
  • Roll out the dough into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds.
  • Repeat this rolling and folding process two more times, chilling in between.
  • Roll the final dough into a rectangle, cut into triangles, and shape into croissants.
  • Let the shaped croissants rise for 1 hour before baking.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g