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Croissants Recipe

Croissants Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking your own flaky and buttery croissants with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion, these homemade pastries will impress your family and friends. Each bite offers a perfect balance of texture and flavor, thanks to the lamination process that creates those irresistible layers. Customize them with sweet or savory fillings to suit your taste, making them versatile enough for any meal. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, this croissant recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to elevate your baking game!

Ingredients

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  • 625 g all-purpose flour
  • 10.5 g active dry yeast
  • 312.5 ml warm milk
  • 37.5 g granulated sugar
  • 12.5 g salt
  • 312.5 g cold unsalted butter
  • 5 beaten eggs (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and activated yeast mixture; stir to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Pound cold butter between parchment paper into a flat rectangle; chill if needed.
  6. Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle, encase butter in the center, fold, and roll out gently; repeat this folding process twice more.
  7. Shape croissants by cutting triangles from the rolled-out dough and rolling tightly from base to tip.
  8. Place on a lined baking sheet, cover, and proof until doubled (1-2 hours).
  9. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), brush croissants with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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