Croissants

 Croissants recipes

 

simple recipe for making classic butter croissants:

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups warm milk

2 tablespoons active dry yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cold

1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Roll it into a rectangle and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the cold dough into a larger rectangle. Place thin slices of cold butter over two-thirds of the dough.

Fold the dough into thirds like a letter. This completes one fold. Chill for 30 minutes. Repeat this process for a total of three folds.

After the final fold, refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Roll out the dough one last time, cut triangles, and roll them into croissants.

Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the croissants with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy your homemade croissants!

Feel free to adjust the recipe according to your preferences. Happy baking!