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.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
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:
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Fold the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Knead to form a dough, cover, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a square, place butter in the center, and fold the dough over the butter.
- Roll it out again and fold three times.
- Repeat this process twice more, letting it rest for 15 minutes between each fold.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, cut into triangles, and roll each into a croissant shape.
- 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!