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Indulge in the irresistible delight of homemade croissants with this simple yet refined recipe. These flaky, buttery pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. With a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your family and friends by creating these gourmet treats right in your own kitchen. The satisfaction of biting into a warm croissant, layered with buttery goodness, is unparalleled. Customize them with sweet fruit jams or savory fillings to elevate your culinary experience. Follow this guide to achieve bakery-quality croissants that will leave everyone wanting more!

Ingredients

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1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled, plus more for rolling/shaping)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
1 1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened to room temperature for layering)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for shaping)
1 large egg (for glazing)
2 tablespoons whole milk (for glazing)

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Instructions

In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add cold milk and mix until fully combined. Knead until smooth; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Shape the softened butter between parchment paper into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick and chill until firm.
Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle, place the chilled butter layer in the center, fold the dough over to encase it completely, and roll out again gently.
Perform three folds of the dough, chilling between each fold.
Roll out the laminated dough one final time into a large rectangle; cut triangles and roll each from the wide end towards the pointy end.
Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper; cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 45 minutes).
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush each croissant with an egg-milk wash and bake for about 18 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 273
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 43mg