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Croissant Recipe

Croissant Recipe
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Freshly baked croissants are the epitome of a delightful breakfast treat, boasting a crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior. This Croissant Recipe makes it easy to recreate the authentic French experience right in your kitchen. Perfect for brunch gatherings or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee at home, these buttery pastries are sure to impress. By following clear, manageable steps derived from traditional techniques, you can master the art of croissant-making and indulge in that rich, flaky goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 18 oz all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold water
  • ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened (European-style)
  • 1¼ cups cold unsalted butter (European-style)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add cold water and milk while mixing on low speed until combined. Knead on medium speed for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. Shape the dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Place the cold unsalted butter between two sheets of parchment paper and pound into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Chill if needed.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle twice as wide as the butter slab. Place the butter in the center, fold over like a book, and seal edges gently.
  5. Roll out again into a long rectangle and fold into thirds; repeat this process two more times.
  6. Roll out to about ¼ inch thickness and cut triangles (about 5 inches wide). Roll tightly from base to tip to shape into crescents and place on lined baking sheets.
  7. Let croissants rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour), then preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Brush with egg wash mixture (egg, yolk, pinch of salt) and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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