Croissant Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Butter Layer
Egg Wash
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the lukewarm milk and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a rough dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Butter Layer Preparation
- 5
Prepare Butter
While the dough is rising, take the cold unsalted butter and place it between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Rolling and Shaping
- 6
- 7
Roll and Fold
Roll the dough out into a long rectangle (about 24x10 inches). Fold it into thirds like a letter. This is your first turn. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 8
Repeat Turns
Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each turn.
Final Shaping and Baking
- 9
Shape Croissants
After completing the turns, roll out the dough to a large rectangle (about 24x12 inches). Cut the dough into triangles (about 5 inches wide at the base). Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly towards the point.
- 10
Second Rise
Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for about 1 hour until puffed.
- 11
Prepare Egg Wash
In a small bowl, beat together the whole egg and 1 tablespoon of milk. This will be used to brush the croissants.
- 12
Bake Croissants
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the croissants with the egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
