Freshly Baked French Croissants from Paris Recipe
Experience the joy of baking with our Freshly Baked French Croissants from Paris Recipe. These delightful pastries boast a perfect balance of flaky, golden layers and a soft, buttery interior. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, they are sure to impress your family and friends with their authentic French charm. With just a few simple steps, you can master this classic pastry and enjoy the satisfaction of homemade goodness. Customize them with chocolate, almond paste, or fruit preserves for an extra touch of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 18 oz all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 Tbsp + ½ tsp instant yeast
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold water
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp cold whole milk
- 3 Tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add cold water, milk, and softened butter; mix until smooth.
- Let the dough rise covered until nearly doubled in size (about 1½ to 2 hours). Chill shaped dough for at least an hour.
- Prepare the butter layer by flattening cold butter into a square and chilling until firm.
- Encapsulate the butter in the dough and roll out into rectangles, folding as instructed to create layers.
- Shape croissants from triangles cut from the rolled-out dough.
- Allow croissants to proof before baking at 425°F until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg