Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Active dry yeast
Granulated sugar
Salt
Milk
Eggs
Cold or frozen butter
Instructions
1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add cold butter chunks and mix until incorporated.
3. Pour in milk and eggs, then knead into a dough.
4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
5. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet.
6. Cut the dough into triangles.
7. Roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form a crescent shape.
8. Place shaped croissants on a baking sheet.
9. Let them rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
10. Preheat oven to 400°F.
11. Brush croissants with egg wash for a golden crust.
12. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
13. Let cool before serving and enjoy.
Last Step:
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1. Use cold or frozen butter and mix it directly into the dough to create a flaky texture without traditional lamination.
2. Allow the shaped croissants to rise for at least 2-3 hours at room temperature to get a light and airy result.
3. Apply an egg wash before baking to achieve a golden and crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 300
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French