Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast (2¼ teaspoon)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the warm milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter, then turn it 90 degrees and roll it out again into a rectangle. Repeat the folding process two more times, then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle and cut it into triangles. Roll each triangle from the wide end towards the tip to form croissants.
- Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Brush the tops of the croissants with egg wash for a shiny finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the croissants to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your easy homemade croissants!
Notes
- If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 10–15 minutes between folds to keep the butter from melting too quickly.
- Don’t overfill the dough with butter, or it may leak during baking.
- For even baking, space the croissants well on the tray and rotate the sheet halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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