Description
Learn how to make classic buttery croissants with this easy quick recipe that brings homemade bliss right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the warm milk with sugar and yeast; let it sit until foamy.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Mix the yeast mixture into the flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
- Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and layer with chilled butter.
- Fold and roll multiple times to create layers.
- Cut into triangles and roll into croissants.
- Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flakiness.
- Don’t skip the chilling steps for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Classic Buttery Croissants, Quick Recipe, Homemade Croissants