Homemade Croissants: The Best Recipe for Flaky Perfection
Learn how to make the perfect flaky homemade croissants with this comprehensive guide.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 12 croissants 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 ml water
- 250 grams unsalted butter
- 10 grams salt
- 50 grams sugar
- 15 grams instant yeast
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add water and mix until combined.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and add butter in the center.
- Fold the dough and roll it out again.
- Repeat rolling and folding for several turns.
- Cut and shape the dough into croissants.
- Let them rise before baking.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve better layers.
- Make sure your dough is properly rested for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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