Warm Croissants Recipe

Inspired by BLK Swan

Time4h

Serves12

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Ingredients

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1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast until well combined.
2
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, warm the milk and water until lukewarm (about 110°F or 43°C). Add this to the dry mixture.
3
Incorporate Butter
Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly. Pour the melted butter into the mixing bowl with the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form into a ball.
5
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

6
Prepare Butter Layer
While the dough is rising, take 1/2 cup of unsalted butter for lamination and soften it to room temperature. Shape it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick, wrap it in parchment paper, and refrigerate.
7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
8
Incorporate Butter
Place the chilled butter rectangle in the center of the rolled-out dough. Fold the dough over the butter to encase it completely, ensuring no butter is exposed.
9
Roll and Fold
Roll the dough out into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds (like a letter). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Repeat this rolling and folding process two more times.

10
Shape Croissants
After the final fold, roll the dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into triangles, with a base of about 4 inches. Roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form a croissant shape.
11
Second Rise
Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover lightly and let them rise until puffy, about 1 hour.
12
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
13
Bake Croissants
Once the croissants have risen, bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and flaky. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.