Description
Homemade Flaky Croissants: A Deliciously Buttery Breakfast Treat! This recipe guides you through the art of creating golden, flaky croissants that are perfect for breakfast or any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups of milk, warmed
- 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) of unsalted butter, cold
- 1 large egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, let it sit until foamy, then mix with the flour mixture and knead until smooth.
- Laminate the Dough: Roll the dough into a rectangle, encase the cold butter in it, and fold to create layers.
- Fold and Roll: Roll the dough into a long rectangle, perform a series of folds, then chill in the refrigerator.
- Shape the Croissants: Cut the dough into triangles, roll from the base to the tip, place on a baking sheet, and let rise until doubled in size.
- Bake the Croissants: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), brush croissants with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Store croissants in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- For longer storage, freeze croissants for up to a month and reheat in the oven.
- Serve warm with butter, jam, or chocolate for a delightful breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg