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Croissants Recipe

Author: Evelyn Petrie
Craft flaky, buttery croissants from scratch, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 52 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 12 croissants
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Instant Yeast or Active Dry Yeast
  • 160 g Whole Milk, lukewarm
  • 120 g Water
  • 470 g All-Purpose Flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 50 g Granulated Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 30 g Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 250 g Butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tbsp All-Purpose Flour, for butter block
  • 1 large Egg

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, water, yeast, and sugar. If using active dry yeast, let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  • Add the flour and salt to form a rough dough. Knead on a floured surface for about 3 minutes until smooth.
  • Incorporate the 30g of butter, kneading until fully mixed. Then, refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Mix 250g of butter with 1 ½ tablespoons of flour. Shape it into a rectangle and refrigerate until firm.
  • Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle and encase the butter block. Roll it into a long rectangle and fold like a letter.
  • Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, repeating this folding process a total of three times.
  • After the final fold, roll the dough into a larger rectangle. Cut triangles for croissants and shape them by rolling from the wide end to the tip.
  • Let the croissants proof for 2-5 hours until puffy. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • Chill the dough and butter block to achieve the desired flaky texture.
  • Ensure each fold is even to create layers.
  • Apply egg wash gently to keep the layers intact.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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