Description
Experience the joy of baking with this homemade croissant recipe, perfect for breakfast or brunch. These flaky, buttery pastries are a delightful treat that will impress your family and friends. With layers that melt in your mouth and a customizable filling option, you can enjoy them plain or filled with chocolate, almond paste, or savory ingredients like cheese. The satisfaction of creating these classic French pastries from scratch is unmatched. Follow our simple steps to master the art of croissant-making and elevate your baking skills today!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water (227g)
- ¾ cup whole milk (170g)
- 2½ teaspoons instant yeast (9g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 5 cups bread flour (600g)
- ½ cup whole wheat flour (60g)
- 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt (10g)
- 4 tablespoons softened unsalted European-style butter (56g)
- 1¾ cups very cold unsalted European-style butter (395g)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, mix water, milk, yeast, and sugar until dissolved.
- Add both flours and salt; stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on medium speed for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap. Roll out softened butter between parchment paper into an 8-inch square.
- Roll out chilled dough into a larger rectangle and place the butter square in the center. Fold dough over to encase the butter completely.
- Roll out gently and perform a series of folds: fold in thirds like a letter; repeat two more times with chilling periods between each fold.
- Roll out to about ¼ inch thick and cut triangles; roll tightly from the base to tip to form croissants.
- Place on lined baking sheets, let rise until doubled, then preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush with egg yolk mixed with heavy cream before baking for about 24 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure your butter is very cold for optimal layering. Customize fillings according to your taste preferences. For added flavor, consider using herbed cream cheese or fresh fruit spreads as toppings.