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Homemade Croissants Recipe

Homemade Croissants Recipe
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Learn how to make delicious homemade croissants from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. These buttery and flaky pastries will impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
  • ¼ cup (60ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Butter Block:

  • 1 cup (226g) cold unsalted butter

For Brushing:

  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix to form a dough. Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Butter Block: Place the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten it into a rectangle about 6×8 inches (15×20 cm). Chill until firm.
  3. Laminate the Dough: Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 10×20 inches. Place the butter block in the center. Fold the dough like a letter (bottom third up, top third down), sealing the edges. Rotate the dough 90°, roll it out again to the same size, and fold it again. Repeat this rolling and folding process 3 times, chilling for 30 minutes between each fold.
  4. Shape the Croissants: After the final fold and chill, roll the dough into a large rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Cut into triangles (base about 4–5 inches wide). Gently stretch each triangle and roll it up from the base to the tip to form a crescent. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until puffy.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Brush the croissants with egg wash. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

Notes

  • Use cold butter throughout to prevent melting during folds.
  • If your kitchen is hot, chill dough more often.
  • For chocolate croissants, place a chocolate bar or chips before rolling up.

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