Description
Indulge in the flaky, buttery goodness of homemade croissants that will impress anyone at your breakfast table or special gathering. This classic French pastry may seem intimidating, but with our easy-to-follow recipe, you can create delightful layers of pastry right in your own kitchen. Whether enjoyed plain or with your favorite fillings like chocolate or almond paste, these croissants are sure to become a cherished staple. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, making these croissants is a rewarding experience that yields delicious results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110ยฐF)
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (chilled and sliced)
- 1 whole egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and room temperature butter. Mix to form a rough dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Allow it to rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled.
- Prepare the butter layer by pounding chilled butter between parchment paper into a rectangle and refrigerate.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and place the butter layer in the center; fold and roll out again to create layers. Refrigerate between folds.
- Shape into triangles, roll up tightly from the base, and let proof for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC), brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure ingredients are chilled to maintain flaky layers during baking. Customize your croissants by adding fillings before rolling them up.