Butter Croissant Recipe
Indulge in our freshly baked Butter Croissant, a flaky and golden delight that melts in your mouth. Crafted with rich, creamy butter and layered to perfection, this classic French pastry offers a symphony of buttery goodness with every bite. Perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside, it’s the ideal companion for your morning coffee or an afternoon treat.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Butter Layer
Egg Wash
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. In a separate bowl, mix warm milk and water. Add the melted butter to the milk-water mixture and combine.
- 2
Kneading the Dough
Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Incorporating Butter
- 3
Prepare Butter Layer
While the dough is rising, take the cold butter and pound it between two sheets of parchment paper until it forms a 6-inch square. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 4
- 5
Laminate the Dough
Roll the dough into a long rectangle again and 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.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Cutting and Shaping
After the final fold, roll the dough into a large rectangle and cut it into triangles. Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly to form a croissant shape.
- 7
Proofing
Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until puffy.
- 8
Egg Wash
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the mixture over the croissants.
- 9
Baking
Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
