Croissant Recipe

Time4h

Serves12

Indulge in our flaky, buttery croissant, perfectly baked to golden perfection for a delightful start to your day.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Heat the milk until warm (not hot) and add to the dry ingredients along with melted butter and water. Mix until a dough forms.
2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
3
Prepare the Butter Block
While the dough is rising, shape the 1.5 cups of cold butter into a flat rectangle between two sheets of parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator.
4
Laminate the Dough
After the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface. Place the chilled butter block in the center and fold the dough over the butter. Roll out again and fold into thirds. Repeat this process two more times.
5
Cut and Shape the Croissants
After the final fold, roll the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut triangles and roll them up from the base to the tip. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
6
Final Rise
Cover the shaped croissants and let them rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
7
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.