Croissant, Bagel Or Muffin Recipe
Make Croissant, Bagel Or Muffin Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Croissant
For the Bagel
For the Muffin
Method
Croissant Instructions
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
- 2
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Heat milk and water until warm (about 110°F or 43°C). Slowly add to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead and Rest
Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let it rest in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- 4
Prepare Dough for Lamination
Roll dough into a rectangle, then spread softened butter on two-thirds of the dough.
- 5
Lamination Process
Fold the unbuttered third over the buttered two-thirds, then fold again to create layers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 6
Continue Lamination
Repeat the folding process two more times, resting in the refrigerator in between.
- 7
Shape Croissants
Roll out the dough and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle from the base to the tip.
- 8
Final Proof
Place on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- 9
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Bagel Instructions
- 10
- 11
Combine and Knead
Add warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes until elastic.
- 12
Proof Dough
Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour, covered.
- 13
Shape Bagels
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Divide dough into small balls and create a hole in the center.
- 14
Boil Bagels
Boil a large pot of water. Add bagels in batches and boil for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- 15
Prepare for Baking
Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
- 16
Bake
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Muffin Instructions
- 17
Prepare Oven and Muffin Tin
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 18
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 19
- 20
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 21
Fill Muffin Tin
Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- 22
Bake
Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 23
Cool Muffins
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.