Description
Buttery croissants are a delightful pastry known for their flaky layers and rich buttery flavor, often enjoyed with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour: This is the base of your dough. It provides structure and helps create those lovely layers.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar: A touch of sweetness enhances the flavor of the croissants.
- 1 tablespoon salt: Salt is crucial for balancing flavors and enhancing the overall taste.
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast: This helps the dough rise, giving your croissants that light and airy texture.
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter: Cold and cut into cubes, butter is the star ingredient. It creates the flaky layers that make croissants so special.
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk: Warmed milk helps activate the yeast and brings moisture to the dough.
- 1 large egg: Used for the egg wash, it gives the croissants a beautiful golden finish when baked.
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Incorporate the butter: Add cold butter cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the dough: Slowly pour in warmed milk and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Knead gently, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Create layers: Roll out the dough, fold into thirds, and repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.
- Shape the croissants: Roll the dough into a rectangle, cut into triangles, and roll each triangle from base to tip.
- Final rise: Place shaped croissants on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour.
- Bake the croissants: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold for flaky layers.
- Chill the dough for better texture.
- Watch the oven closely to prevent burning.
- Let croissants cool slightly before serving.
- Practice makes perfect; don’t be discouraged by initial attempts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: buttery croissants, pastry, baking, French cuisine