Croissants
Flaky, buttery, and golden, croissants are the ultimate French pastry. Though they require time and patience, the result is a bakery-style treat right from your own kitchen—crisp on the outside, tender and airy on the inside.
🍴 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) cold unsalted butter (for laminating)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
🔥 Instructions
Make the Dough:
In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Prepare the Butter Block:
Place cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper and pound it into a flat rectangle (about 8×5 inches). Chill until firm but pliable.
Laminate the Dough:
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Place the butter block in the center, fold the dough over it like a letter, and seal the edges. Roll it out, then fold again. Chill for 30 minutes. Repeat rolling and folding 3 times, chilling between each turn.
Shape the Croissants:
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into long triangles. Roll each triangle up tightly from the wide end to the tip to form the crescent shape. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment.
Proof and Brush:
Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 1–2 hours. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush croissants with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
Bake to Golden Perfection:
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until puffed and deeply golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Croissants
- 🥣 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls — Perfect for mixing and resting your dough with ease.
- 🧈 French Butter — High-quality butter makes all the difference in flavor and flakiness.
- 🧊 Rolling Pin with Thickness Rings — Ensure even layers during lamination for consistent baking.
- 📏 Pastry Cutter & Scraper Set — Great for clean, precise cuts and handling the dough gently.
- 🧁 Silicone Baking Mats — Non-stick surface for baking and easy cleanup.
Helpful Tip: Be patient with the chilling and folding process—each step builds the flakiness that makes croissants irresistible. Cold butter and dough are key to creating those signature layers.