Croissant Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Butter Layer
Egg Wash
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the softened butter, warm milk, and warm water to the dry mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Incorporating the Butter
- 5
Prepare Butter Layer
While the dough is rising, prepare the cold butter by placing 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 fridge until the dough has risen.
- 6
Roll out Dough
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle (about 1/2-inch thick).
- 7
- 8
First Fold
Roll the dough out again into a rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- 9
Repeat Folds
Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.
Shaping and Baking
- 10
Roll and Cut
After the final chill, roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Cut it into triangles (about 5 inches wide at the base).
- 11
Shape Croissants
Take each triangle, stretch it slightly, and roll it up from the base to the tip, forming a crescent shape. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- 12
Second Rise
Cover the shaped croissants with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 45 minutes to an hour, or until puffy.
- 13
Prepare Egg Wash
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. This will be used to brush the croissants before baking.
- 14
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 15
Bake Croissants
Brush the risen croissants with the egg wash and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 16
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving warm.
