Delicious Homemade Croissants Recipe

Homemade croissants are a delightful treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or tea. Nothing beats the warm, flaky layers of a freshly baked croissant. This recipe is easy to follow and will have you feeling like a professional pastry chef in no time.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and egg.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
6. Take the chilled butter pieces and place them in a row on a sheet of parchment paper, fold the parchment paper over the butter and use a rolling pin to flatten the butter into a rectangle.
7. Roll the chilled dough out into a large rectangle and place the butter rectangle onto the center of the dough.
8. Fold the dough around the butter so that it is completely enclosed.
9. Roll the dough out into a long rectangle and fold it into thirds like a letter.
10. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
11. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, refrigerating for 30 minutes between each fold.
12. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle and cut it into triangles.
13. Roll each triangle up tightly and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
14. Brush the croissants with an egg wash made from 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water.
15. Bake the croissants at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Conclusion:

Now that you know how to make homemade croissants, you can impress your friends and family with your baking skills. These croissants are perfect for a special occasion or just a lazy weekend morning. Enjoy them warm with your favorite jam or butter.