Jul 14 2026
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Croissant Recipe

Inspired by Fia Restaurant
Time3h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dough

Butter Layer

Egg Wash

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the activated yeast mixture, milk, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead Dough

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Form into a ball.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Butter Layer Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Butter Block

    While the dough is rising, take the cold 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. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Laminate Dough

  1. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    After the first rise, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.

  2. 8

    Add Butter Layer

    Place the chilled butter rectangle in the center of the rolled dough and fold the dough over to encase the butter completely.

  3. 9

    Roll and Fold

    Roll out the dough into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  4. 10

    Repeat

    Repeat the roll and fold process two more times, refrigerating for 30 minutes between each fold.

Shape Croissants

  1. 11

    Roll Out Final Dough

    After the final fold, roll out the dough to a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 12

    Cut and Shape

    Cut the dough into triangles. Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly towards the point to form a croissant shape.

  3. 13

    Second Rise

    Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a cloth and let rise for about 1 hour until puffy.

Bake

  1. 14

    Prepare Egg Wash

    In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

  2. 15

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  3. 16

    Apply Egg Wash

    Brush the tops of the risen croissants with the egg wash.

  4. 17

    Bake

    Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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