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Indulge in Homemade Croissants

Indulge in Homemade Croissants
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Experience the elegance and comfort of French patisserie in your kitchen with these homemade croissants. Featuring flaky, buttery layers and a golden crust, this recipe guides you through making bakery-quality croissants from scratch, perfect for cozy breakfasts or impressive brunches.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 50g sugar
  • 10g salt
  • 7g active dry yeast

Wet Ingredients

  • 250ml milk, warm
  • 125ml warm water

Fat

  • 300g unsalted butter, cold

Additional

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it sit until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt, then gradually add in the yeast mixture. Knead all ingredients until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  2. Rest and Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to relax the gluten and develop flavor.
  3. Prepare the Butter Block: Shape the cold butter into a flat rectangular block wrapped in parchment paper. Chill until firm but pliable for lamination.
  4. Laminate the Dough: Roll the dough into a large rectangle, place the butter block on one half, then fold the dough over to encase the butter. Roll and fold the dough multiple times, chilling between folds to create visible layers.
  5. Shape the Croissants: Roll the laminated dough into a thin sheet, cut into triangles, gently stretch each triangle, then roll up from base to tip. Place shaped croissants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  6. Proof and Bake: Allow croissants to proof at room temperature until doubled in size. Brush with egg wash for a golden finish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until puffed and deeply golden.

Notes

  • Keep ingredients cold to achieve distinct flaky layers.
  • Don’t rush the proofing stage to ensure lightness and airiness.
  • Use high-quality, high-fat butter for best flavor and flakiness.
  • Roll dough evenly to ensure uniform baking and texture.
  • Be patient—croissant making takes time but yields a delicious result.

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Keywords: homemade croissants, flaky croissants, buttery croissants, French pastry, breakfast pastry, brunch recipes

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