Classic Croissant Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Butter Block
Method
Prepare the Dough
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, warm the milk and water until just lukewarm. Then, add the melted unsalted butter to the wet ingredients.
Form the Dough
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic.
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Prepare the Butter Block
Soften the Butter
While the dough is rising, take the unsalted butter for the butter block and let it soften at room temperature. Once softened, shape it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick and refrigerate until needed.
Laminate the Dough
Roll Out the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches.
First Fold
Roll out the dough again into a rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Second Fold
Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, refrigerating for 30 minutes between each fold.
Shape and Bake the Croissants
Final Roll Out
After the last fold, roll out the dough to a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into triangles (base about 4 inches wide).
Form Croissants
Starting from the base of each triangle, roll the dough tightly towards the tip. Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the tip tucked underneath.
Second Rise
Cover the croissants with a cloth and let them rise for another 1-2 hours until puffed and nearly doubled.
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) during the last 30 minutes of the croissants' rise.
Bake
Bake the croissants for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.