Croissants Recipe
A classic French pastry that is light, flaky, and buttery, perfect for a delightful breakfast or as a snack.
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How to Make Croissants
- 1
Combine yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Let it sit until frothy.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- 3
Add the yeast mixture and milk to the flour mix and knead to form a dough.
- 4
Cover the dough and let it rise till it doubles in size.
- 5
Roll the dough into a rectangle and distribute slices of cold butter over two-thirds of the surface.
- 6
Fold the dough like a letter, turn it 90 degrees and roll it into a rectangle again.
- 7
Repeat folding and rolling twice more, chilling the dough for 30 minutes in between each fold.
- 8
Roll the dough one last time into a large rectangle. Cut it into triangles.
- 9
Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip to form a crescent shape.
- 10
Place the croissants on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise until puffy.
- 11
Brush with beaten egg and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
