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Croissants

Croissants

Master the art of flaky, buttery croissants at home with this simple recipe for restaurant-quality results.
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 day 6 hours
Servings: 16 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4.67 cups all-purpose or bread flour plus more for dusting
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup water at room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk at room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into ½-inch pieces, chilled
  • 1.5 cups unsalted European or European-style butter chilled
  • for rolling all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, water, and milk in a bowl until combined.
  2. Knead the dough until smooth, then wrap it and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Roll out the chilled butter between plastic wrap into a rectangle.
  4. Roll the dough into a larger rectangle and place the butter in the center.
  5. Fold the dough over the butter and roll it out into another rectangle.
  6. Fold the dough in thirds and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.
  8. Roll the final dough into a large rectangle and cut into triangles.
  9. Roll each triangle into a crescent shape and place on a baking sheet.
  10. Let the shaped croissants rise for 2 hours.
  11. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  12. Brush croissants with egg yolk mixed with heavy cream.
  13. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize your croissants with various sweet or savory fillings. Store in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for later enjoyment. Reheat in the oven to restore flakiness.

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