🥐 Easy Croissants Recipe 🥐
Total Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the buttery goodness of homemade croissants with this easy recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These flaky delights are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight treat or a delightful addition to your brunch spread. Follow these simple steps to create a batch of 24-32 scrumptious croissants that will leave your kitchen smelling like a French patisserie.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (additional)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup beaten egg
- 1 cup unsalted butter (chilled)
- 1/2 cup flour (additional)
- 4 tablespoons butter (for rolling)
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
Nutritional Information (per croissant):
- Calories: 225.6
- Fat: 12.8g
- Saturated Fat: 7.9g
- Cholesterol: 50.6mg
- Sodium: 242.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Protein: 4.1g
Rating:
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5
- Review Count: 5
Instructions:
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🥄 Prepare the Dough:
- Stir warm milk and sugar together.
- Add yeast and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir well and add flour, beating until smooth.
- Incorporate milk, sugar, and beaten egg.
- Add butter and beat. Set aside.
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🍶 Chill the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour and chilled butter.
- Cut butter into flour until pea-sized pieces form.
- Pour the liquid batter into the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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🌙 Shape and Rise:
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator.
- Press into a compact ball on a floured board and divide into 4 parts.
- Roll each part into a 12″ or 16″ circle.
- Cut each circle into 6 or 8 pie-shaped wedges.
- Roll each wedge towards the point, shaping it into a crescent.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and let it rise at room temperature until doubled (may take 2 hours or more).
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🍳 Preheat and Bake:
- Brush each croissant with an egg beaten with cold water.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place croissants in the oven.
- Lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Serve and Enjoy:
Indulge in the buttery layers of these easy croissants. Serve them warm with a dollop of your favorite jam or enjoy them plain with a hot cup of coffee. These delightful pastries are sure to be a hit, making every bite a taste of homemade perfection. Share the love and savor the flaky goodness with friends and family. Happy baking! 🥐✨
