Butter Croissant Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Make the Dough

   In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. In another bowl, warm the milk until it's lukewarm and then add the butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

2. 2

   First Rise

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

3. 3

   Prepare Butter Layer

   While the dough is rising, prepare the butter layer by placing the unsalted butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick, then refrigerate until firm.

4. 4

   Laminate the Dough

   Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to a large rectangle. Place the cold butter layer in the center and fold the dough over to encase the butter. Roll out again and fold into thirds. Repeat this process two more times for a total of three folds.

5. 5

   Shape the Croissants

   After the final fold, roll the dough into a large rectangle again. Cut into triangles and roll each triangle from the base to the tip. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Second Rise

   Cover the shaped croissants with a clean towel and let them rise for about 1 hour or until puffy.

7. 7

   Bake

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.