Description
French Croissants are the epitome of indulgence, transforming any breakfast or brunch into a gourmet experience. With their golden-brown crust and delicate, flaky layers, these buttery pastries capture the essence of French cuisine right in your kitchen. This beginner-friendly recipe guides you through the art of making homemade croissants that will impress your family and friends. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of crispiness and softness, making them a delightful treat whether enjoyed plain or filled with sweet or savory ingredients. The satisfaction of crafting these classic pastries from scratch is unmatched, allowing you to control every delicious detail. Get ready to elevate your baking skills and fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked croissants.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. In another bowl, mix warm milk with melted butter.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until a dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle; place cold butter slices on half and fold over.
- Roll out again into another rectangle; fold into thirds to create layers.
- Cut triangles from rolled dough; roll tightly from base to tip.
- Let shaped croissants rise for 1-2 hours while preheating oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg