Croissant Recipe
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade croissants! These flaky pastries are not just a breakfast treat but a testament to the joy of baking.
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Servings: 12 croissants
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter cold
- 1 cup milk warm
- 1 large egg for egg wash
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the yeast mixture.
- Mix until a rough dough forms and knead for 5 minutes.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle.
- Roll the dough into a larger rectangle and place the butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges.
- Roll the dough out again and perform a series of folds (3 folds total).
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes after each fold.
- Roll out and cut into triangles, then roll them up to form croissants.
- Let them rise for 1-2 hours before baking at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g