Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of crafting your own Homemade Croissants Recipe: Easy Flaky Pastry with Buttery Layers. These croissants boast a crisp, golden exterior that gives way to tender, buttery layers, making them an irresistible addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. With a straightforward folding technique, even beginner bakers can achieve that coveted flaky texture without the need for professional skills. In under three hours, you’ll transform simple ingredients into bakery-quality pastries that are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast (7g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup lukewarm whole milk (160ml)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (226g) for layering
- 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
- 1 tbsp milk for egg wash
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Stir in lukewarm milk and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead until smooth; let it rise for about 45 minutes in a warm area.
- Roll cold butter into a square; chill until firm.
- Enclose the butter in rolled-out dough; laminate by rolling and folding three times.
- Cut triangles from the dough; roll each into a croissant shape.
- Let rise again before baking at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg