Learn how to make mouth-watering croissants at home with this easy homemade croissant recipe. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can make these flaky, buttery pastries that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion.
Ingredients You'll Need
To make homemade croissants, you'll need:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 1/2 cups cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
You can also add chocolate chips or other fillings to your croissants for extra flavor.
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
3. On a floured surface, knead dough for 5-10 minutes until it's smooth.
4. Cover dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle approximately 20 inches by 10 inches.
6. Spread cold butter over two-thirds of the rectangle.
7. Fold the dough like a letter: fold a third without butter over the middle third, then fold the other third over the middle.
8. Roll out the dough again and repeat the folding process. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
9. Roll out the dough two more times, folding it each time, and refrigerate for 30 minutes between each roll.
10. Cut the dough into triangles, roll them up from the wide end to the narrow end, and shape them into crescents.
11. Brush the croissants with egg wash.
12. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake the croissants for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Enjoy your homemade croissants fresh and warm out of the oven!
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