Croissant Recipe

Inspired by BLK Swan

Time4h

Serves12

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Ingredients

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1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.
3
Combine Ingredients
Add the yeast mixture and warm milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6
Prepare Butter
Take the unsalted butter for laminating and soften it at room temperature. Shape it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
8
Incorporate Butter
Place the butter rectangle in the center of the rolled-out dough. Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges.
9
First Fold
Roll the dough into a large rectangle again. Fold it into thirds, like a letter. This is the first fold.
10
Chill
Wrap the folded dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
11
Repeat Folds
Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.

12
Final Roll-Out
After the final chill, roll the dough out into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
13
Cut Triangles
Cut the dough into triangles. The base should be about 5 inches wide.
14
Shape Croissants
Starting from the base of each triangle, roll the dough towards the tip to form a crescent shape.
15
Second Rise
Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for about 1 hour.
16
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while the croissants are rising.
17
Bake
Once risen, bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
18
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool on a wire rack, and serve warm.