Description
Deliciously flaky and buttery croissants, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup milk (warm)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and fold it several times to create layers.
- Cut the dough into triangles and roll them up tightly to form croissants.
- Let them rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and brush the croissants with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is very cold and do not skip the chilling step. You can also add fillings like chocolate or ham for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: croissants, baking, breakfast, brunch, homemade, French pastry