Jul 14 2026
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Thanksgiving Dinner Croissant Recipe

Time3h
Serves12

Make Thanksgiving Dinner Croissant Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Croissant Dough

Egg Wash

Method

Croissant Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the yeast mixture, warm milk, and egg yolk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    Chill Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  6. 6

    Roll and Fold Butter

    Roll the chilled dough into a large rectangle. Place the cold butter in the center, fold the dough over, and roll it out again. Repeat this process two more times.

  7. 7

    Final Chill

    Wrap the dough again and refrigerate for an additional hour.

Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, cream cheese, sage, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Assembling Croissants

  1. 9

    Preheat Oven

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

  2. 10

    Cut and Shape Dough

    Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, then cut it into triangles.

  3. 11

    Add Filling

    Place a spoonful of the filling at the base of each triangle and roll them up towards the tip.

  4. 12

    Prepare Egg Wash

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

  5. 13

    Brush Croissants

    Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with the egg wash.

  6. 14

    Bake

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.

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