Homemade Flaky French Croissants

Embark on a Culinary Journey with a Classic French Croissant Recipe

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Homemade Flaky French Croissants

Uncover the mystique of French patisserie with our step-by-step guide on making homemade flaky croissants. These buttery delights originating from the “Breads & Pastries” world promise a gastronomic adventure from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Vegetarian High-carb Contains Gluten Contains Dairy
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories Fat Saturates Sugars Salt Protein Carbs Fibre
235 14g 8g 3g 0.5g 5g 23g 1g

Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.

Ingredients:

    • 1 cup of warm milk
    • 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
    • 2 ½ cups of bread flour
    • ¼ cup of sugar
    • 2 teaspoons of salt
    • 1 to 1 ¼ cup of unsalted butter
    • 1 egg yolk, beaten

Instructions:

    1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes.
    2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
    3. Fold the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients.
    4. Knead to form a dough, cover, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
    5. Roll out the dough into a square, place butter in the center, and fold the dough over the butter.
    6. Roll it out again and fold three times.
    7. Repeat this process twice more, letting it rest for 15 minutes between each fold.
    8. Roll the dough into a rectangle, cut into triangles, and roll each into a croissant shape.
    9. Brush with egg yolk and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Congratulations! You’ve recreated the quintessential French croissant in your very own kitchen. Pair them with a cup of coffee for a satisfying breakfast or a light afternoon snack. Enjoy the flakiness and buttery goodness of these “Breads & Pastries” champions!

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