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Homemade Croissants Recipe: Easy Flaky Pastry with Buttery Layers

Homemade Croissants Recipe: Easy Flaky Pastry with Buttery Layers


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  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 servings 1x

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

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  • 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

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Stir in lukewarm milk and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead until smooth; let it rise for about 45 minutes in a warm area.
  4. Roll cold butter into a square; chill until firm.
  5. Enclose the butter in rolled-out dough; laminate by rolling and folding three times.
  6. Cut triangles from the dough; roll each into a croissant shape.
  7. 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