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Homemade Croissants Recipe: Easy Flaky Pastry with Buttery Layers

Homemade Croissants Recipe: Easy Flaky Pastry with Buttery Layers
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Indulge in the exquisite delight of homemade croissants with our easy recipe for flaky pastries that boast buttery layers. These croissants bring the charm of a French bakery right to your kitchen. With a crisp, golden exterior and tender interior, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a thoughtful gift. Crafted with simple ingredients and a straightforward folding method, you can enjoy warm, freshly baked croissants in less than three hours. Customize them with chocolate chips or almond paste for an added treat that will impress family and friends. The enticing aroma of these pastries baking will fill your home with warmth and joy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • optional fillings like chocolate chips or almond paste

Instructions

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add lukewarm milk and melted butter; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Let rise in a greased bowl for about 45 minutes.
  3. Roll cold butter between parchment sheets into a square; chill.
  4. Roll risen dough into a square, place butter on top, then fold corners over to enclose it.
  5. Roll into a rectangle; fold like a letter. Chill for 20 minutes and repeat twice more for layering.
  6. Roll out to shape triangles, roll from wide end to tip; let rise on parchment-lined sheets for about an hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush croissants with egg wash; bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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