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Croissant

Buttery, flaky, and golden, these homemade croissants are a labor of love that pays off with every tender, airy layer.

Total time
240 min
Servings
8
Calories
350
Protein
6g
Croissant
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm milk to 110°F, stir in sugar and yeast, let foam 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Mix flour and salt, add yeast mixture and egg, knead into a soft dough.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and chill dough 1 hour. Meanwhile, shape butter into a flat square.

  4. Step 4

    Roll dough into a rectangle, place butter in center, fold dough over it, seal edges.

  5. Step 5

    Roll out and fold into thirds, chill 30 minutes. Repeat 3 times.

  6. Step 6

    Roll dough into a large rectangle, cut into triangles, roll each from base to tip.

  7. Step 7

    Place on baking sheet, curve ends, let rise 1 hour until puffy.

  8. Step 8

    Brush with beaten egg, bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Tools you’ll need

  • rolling pin
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • pastry brush

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