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Homemade Butter Croissants

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Learn to make flaky, buttery croissants from scratch with this step-by-step guide.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups cold unsalted butter (for laminating)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, mix warm milk with the active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Introduce the Wet Ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and softened butter to the flour. Knead the mixture until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  5. Roll and Prepare the Butter: Once chilled, roll the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  6. Encase the Butter: Fold the dough over the butter, completely encasing it.
  7. Roll and Fold to Create Layers: Roll out the dough again to create even layers.
  8. Cut the Croissants: Roll out the final dough and cut it into triangles.
  9. Shape the Croissants: Starting from the base of each triangle, roll them up tightly to form your croissants.
  10. Rise and Shine: Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet and allow them to rise for about 1 hour.
  11. Egg Wash for Shine: Brush each croissant with egg wash for that beautiful golden finish.
  12. Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 400°F and bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

For the best results, keep your butter cold throughout the process and be patient with each step.

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