Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of crafting your own homemade croissants with this easy flaky pastry recipe. These golden, buttery treats are perfect for breakfast or brunch, impressing family and friends alike. With a few simple pantry ingredients and a straightforward folding technique, you’ll create bakery-quality croissants right in your kitchen in less than three hours. Customize them with chocolate chips, Nutella, or almond paste for a personal touch, making them versatile enough for any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 packet instant yeast (7g)
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup lukewarm whole milk (160ml)
2 tbsp melted unsalted butter (28g)
1 cup cold unsalted butter (226g) for laminating
1 large egg (beaten) for finishing
Optional: chocolate chips, Nutella, almond paste

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in yeast.
Add lukewarm milk and melted butter; mix until shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough until smooth (about 5 minutes).
Shape into a ball, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Roll cold butter into a square; chill until firm.
Roll out risen dough into a square; enclose the butter block.
Gradually laminate the dough through rolling and chilling.
Cut triangles from rolled dough and shape croissants.
Let croissants rise on a baking sheet for about an hour.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C); brush croissants with egg mixture and bake for 20–25 minutes.

Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 croissant (60g)
Calories: 238
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 145mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are cold to achieve flaky layers. Customize fillings with your choice of sweet or savory options.